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... who could benefit from biomarker testing have access to it, including those with CRC. The proposed legislation will require all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing for patients when supported by medical and scientific evidence. For ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

... in the fight to end death and suffering related to cancer. The report focuses on the impact of federal funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in driving new discovery in laboratories and cancer research centers across the country.ξ Highlighting federally funded scientists ... with helping her to survive stage II breast cancer after being diagnosed three months into her pregnancy, and then giving her the ability to care for her newborn daughter. Cancer research produced my miracle drug, Bender said. With the least impact on my quality of life, the drug doubled ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Our ability to eliminate death and suffering from cancer relies on advancing strong cancer-fighting public health policies in every state in our country. State and local lawmakers have the potential – and responsibility – to implement policies proven ... from cancer. I look forward to the release of this report every summer. For me, it’s both an acknowledgement of the many noteworthy public health victories achieved by patient advocates and policymakers throughout the country, and a roadmap of critical steps lawmakers must take as they ... on eight policy issues that critically impact cancer incidence and death in the United States: Increased Access to Medicaid Access to Palliative Care Balanced Pain Policy Cigarette Excise Tax Rates Smoke-free Laws Tobacco Control Program Funding Medicaid Coverage of Tobacco Cessation ...

... diagnostic testing, these protections are not available to every woman. Patients living in other states or those enrolled in non-state-regulated health plans still face significant costs. ###  About ACS CAN    The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...