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... strengthen their commitment to the fight against cancer. The goal: Defeating cancer. Last year, Congress voted to cut the National Institutes of Health budget for the first time in 35 years and to reduce funding for cancer research for the first time in a decade. Additional cuts are being considered this year. “After doubling the budget of the National Institutes of Health, Congress in recent years has frozen or cut federal funding for medical research and critical cancer programs,” said Daniel E. Smith, ACS ... proposals to elevate prevention, early detection and survivorship, increase the nation’s commitment to research and expand access to care. • Boost federal Cancer Research Funding at the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. • Invest in the National ...

... State Lawmakers to work with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to support cancer prevention, treatment, and access to care during the 2025 legislative session.   According to the 2025 Cancer Facts and Figures report , cancer incidence have generally declined in ... access to biomarker testing, ACS CAN will also ask lawmakers to support the following evidence-based policies:  Ensuring Access to Quality Care •    Colorectal Cancer: ACS CAN will work to require coverage for colorectal cancer screening for uninsured and underinsured patients. ... fertility is a common regret that may affect survivors’ quality of life. ACS CAN supports legislation that would provide cancer patients with health insurance coverage for fertility preservation consistent with recommended medical guidelines.  Reducing the Toll of Tobacco  •   ...

Tesimony by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee March 18, 2019 • New York, NY Chair Levine and members of the Health Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.  My name is Michael Davoli and I am the New York Metro Director for Government ... and Tottenville Staten Island (19.4 percent). The biggest predictor of HPV vaccination uptake is an effective recommendation from a health care professional – specifically a family medicine or pediatric professional. A strong and clear recommendation from a provider is critical to ...

... Society, works with lawmakers to pass policies that help prevent cancer and ensure those who are diagnosed with the disease have access to the care they need, as well as make cancer research funding a top priority at the state and federal level. Texans advocating during virtual meetings ... ask them to support increased funding for cancer research and prevention programs with at least $44.7 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including $6.9 billion for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and $559 million for the Centers of Disease Control ...