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Advocates Call for Senate Vote on Biomarker Testing Legislation, Citing Importance of Precision Medicine in Innovation

... Trials Day on the 20th, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins cancer survivors and caregivers as well as key public health, patient and provider groups from across New York in calling on state lawmakers to support legislation that can improve access to clinical ... trials. Clinical trials are critical to medical innovation, advancing potential new cancer treatments from the research setting to the cancer care clinic. Increasingly, cancer clinical trials are driven by biomarker testing and the development of targeted therapies. Patients’ biomarker ... that involve biomarkers growing from 15% in 2000 to 55% in 2018.” Senate Bill 1196 / Assembly Bill 1673 would require all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing in cases where patients can benefit thereby increasing many New ...

Cancer Patients, Survivors Travel to Juneau to Urge Legislators to Push Harder Against the Tobacco Industry & Expand Telehealth Access

... and their families and caregivers from throughout Alaska gathered Tuesday at the Capitol building to ask legislators to prioritize public health over the profit margin of the Tobacco Industry.  The visit was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Cancer ... 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, ...

Our Conversation with Volunteer and Breast Cancer Survivor, Debbie Pearsall

... far. How did you learn about your state’s breast cancer program? What doctor is going to take on a patient that has no financial means and no health care.  I was researching online and read about it.  I called my local health department and they got me right in.   What did the program do for you? It gave me a gateway to be diagnosed. The gateway into treatment. ...

New Report Reveals Progress Lagging in Pancreatic Cancer

... Legislation to extend coverage of biomarker testing to New Jersey patients, who can benefit and are insured through state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, has been making its way through the New Jersey State Legislature. Assembly Bill 4163 / Senate Bill 3098 is ... 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, ...

Hundreds of Cancer Patients and Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... (NCI). They will also encourage lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation that supports patients ' quality of life by increasing access to palliative care, an extra layer of support that can be provided at any age or any stage of illness. Additionally, they will call on lawmakers to close a ... the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy affiliate organization of the American Cancer Society, which is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage lawmakers, candidates and government officials to support laws and policies that will make cancer a top ...

New Study Shows Cancer Rates Rising in Women; Advocates Urge Hawaii State Lawmakers to Support Cancer Fight in 2025

... 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  •   ...

Bill Aiming to End the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes to Be Introduced in NYC Council

Public health and civil rights advocates celebrate the revival of the effort to end the sale of menthol cigarettes in New York City, coming later today ... from selling menthol cigarettes. The legislation is being championed by No More Menthols NYC-- a diverse, citywide campaign of civil rights and health advocates, including community groups, faith leaders, public health organizations and others. The introduction of Intro 1152 comes on the ... 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, ...

2022 Maryland General Assembly Session Summary

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Maryland residents touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... ACS CAN advocated for the passage of SB 51, in which, created the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). Funds may only be used to provide grants to eligible physicians, hospitals, laboratories, educational institutions, and other ...

Ten Thousand Americans Unite to Urge Congress to Boost Government Investment in Cancer Research and Programs

... 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 ...

ACS CAN's Election Program – Cancer Votes - Off to a Great Start

... support for cancer research funding. ACS CAN volunteers met Amy Klobuchar and talked with her staff about her position on protecting access to health care for patients with pre-existing conditions at this Des Moines, Iowa, event. At an event in Iowa City, Iowa, ACS CAN volunteers spoke with Pete ...

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