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Report Details Common Patient Barriers to Cancer Clinical Trial Enrollment

Washington, D.C.—The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today released a report examining the most common patient barriers to cancer clinical trial enrollment. Made public at ACS CAN’s annual ... in four (27%) patients has access to clinical trials where they are being treated. Yet, if asked to enroll in an available trial, more than half of eligible patients typically agree to do so. Of the patients who actively decline participation, the main factors cited include, fear of side effects, loss of control in their treatment, logistical issues for participation and cost concerns. “Clinical trials are an essential step toward advancing promising new cancer treatments and while most patients are willing to ...

Black Men and Prostate Cancer

... cancer. Prostate cancer rates for Black men are 70% higher than the rates for White men. What does the PSA Screening for HIM Act do? Screening can help find prostate cancer at an early stage often before any signs or symptoms are present and before the disease becomes more advanced and more difficult treat. However, out of pocket costs can be a barrier to accessing screening. The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed in early, local or regional stages is around ... for HIM) Act would require health insurance providers to cover prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests for the highest risk patients at no cost.   Throughout this document men refers to individuals assigned male at birth and/or persons with a prostate. Wolf, A. M., Wender, R. C., ...

Dr. Patrice High

Black Volunteer Caucus (BVC)  > Meet the Caucus Members I am Dr. Patrice High from Columbia, SC.   I am a wife, mother of a teenage son, a dual board-certified Family and Lifestyle Medicine physician teaching the power of lifestyle to prevent, improve and reverse disease in a telehealth practice format. My hobbies include purposeful movement by walking outdoors, group Zumba Classes and traveling (to name a few).   My role in ACS CAN is as a legislative ambassador.  I also had the pleasure of sharing as a panelist during the ACS-CAN Priorities and Partners meeting in ...

Dr. Patrice High

I am Dr. Patrice High from Columbia, SC.   I am a wife, mother of a teenage son, a dual board-certified Family and Lifestyle Medicine physician teaching the power of lifestyle to prevent, improve and reverse disease in a telehealth practice format. My hobbies include purposeful movement by walking outdoors, group Zumba Classes and traveling (to name a few).   My role in ACS CAN is as a legislative ambassador.  I also had the pleasure of sharing as a panelist during the ACS-CAN Priorities and Partners meeting in ...

Rhode Island Lawmakers Enter 2021 Legislative Session with Opportunity to Ensure Access to Affordable Colorectal Cancer Screenings

PROVIDENCE, RI –  As today marks the start of the legislative session in Rhode Island, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session, pushing for overall better health ... lawmakers can ensure Rhode Islanders can access affordable preventative colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 by eliminating cost-sharing for all preventative colorectal cancer screening tests for people 45 and older, even if they are performed as a follow up to a ...

2025 Arkansas Legislative Priorities

... Legislative Priorities Victory in the fight against 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 Arkansas residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2025 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Arkansas Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance ... Genetic Testing Access: ACS CAN will advocate for policies that ensure access to clinically necessary genetic testing for cancer risk, without cost sharing.   Prescription Drug Transparency : ACS CAN will continue to support legislation that allows cancer patients and all health ...

New Report: Cigarette Tax Increases Would Raise Billions for Cash-Strapped States, While Reducing Smoking and Winning Voter Approval

... to help close severe budget shortfalls, while also reducing smoking and saving lives, according to a new report released today by a coalition of public health organizations. A national poll released along with the report finds that 67 percent of voters support a $1 tobacco tax increase. The poll also found that voters far prefer higher tobacco taxes to other options, such as other tax ... too often fall victim to state budget cuts.” “During these tough economic times, cigarette tax increases are both popular among voters and can significantly reduce long-term smoking-related health care costs,” said Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association President and CEO. ...

Great Falls Tribune, MT: Rally Sparks Support for Tobacco Tax on Ballot

ACS CAN Montana Government Relations Director Kristin Page-Nei interviewed A rally was held Thursday to spark support for a ballot initiative that would increase the cost of a pack of cigarettes by $2 and add fees to other tobacco products to be used for Medicaid expansion and other health programs. Kristin Page-Nei, ...

2019 North Carolina Legislative Briefing Breakfast: Addressing the Youth Vaping Epidemic

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, will hold its Legislative Briefing Breakfast focusing on addressing the youth vaping ... and tobacco cessation programs. We invite all state legislators for an informative discussion about the youth vaping epidemic, the tremendous cost of tobacco use on our healthcare system, and how implementing evidence-based strategies protect our children from harm and provide for a ...

Tobacco Control Issues

Tobacco Control Issues Tobacco remains the number one preventable cause of death and South Carolina’s biggest opportunity to save lives, reduce health care costs and generate additional revenue for the state.   ... smoke-free policies that include all restaurants, bars, casinos, and non-hospitality workplaces at the state and local level.  ACS CAN will also work to defend existing comprehensive laws and expand laws that are not comprehensive. Local Control  ACS CAN will advocate for local communities to have the ability to create local tobacco control laws that impact their community. Tobacco Control Issues ...

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