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Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Ally Lopshire      SPRINGFIELD, IL  – “As we approach World Cancer Day happening this Sunday and ... this session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Illinoisans.     “Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women ... access to guideline recommended genetic testing for inherited gene mutations and evidence-based screenings by eliminating burdensome patient cost-sharing requirements. This would help ensure individuals have access to critical information regarding their cancer risk and the recommended ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 8, 2013 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today joined consumer and public health groups representing millions of Americans in urging the administration to revisit guidance issued earlier this year that could subject patients to far higher out-of-pocket spending than was intended in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).ξ For the first time, the ACA sets a limit on out-of-pocket costs for ...

... manage ongoing health complications. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, cancer survivors like myself cannot be denied health insurance because of our pre-existing condition: a cancer diagnosis. We cannot be dropped from our health insurance if we get sick again. And we don’t have to ... in place prior to the ACA. I am deeply concerned about what will happen to myself and my family if this protection is yanked away and insurers can again impose limits on health coverage. My health care would likely disappear and if my tumors grow again or I develop a new cancer, it would ... of Americans who have enrolled in coverage. It’s provided countless others like myself peace of mind with patient protections, low- or no-cost cancer screenings and subsidies to offset the cost of our health care. If Congress changes the current law without ensuring that health ...

... found that junk food is routinely sold in New York City schools through vending machines and school stores.  These sales undermine efforts of the federal and state governments and the New York City Department of Education to reduce obesity rates and promote healthy eating habits among students.  The science has shown that one third of all cancer deaths can be attributed to a poor diet high in fatty, non-nutritional foods and to a lack of exercise.  In New York State, 11,000 cancer deaths a year ... to students during the school day.  The Comptroller's audits, in combination with his special report on the significant health related cost impact of this issue, provide critical direction on why and how we must focus greater attention on where young people spend a significant part ...