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2019 Delaware Legislative Agenda

November 29, 2018

Delaware

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 Delawareans touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease.

Delaware Making Progress on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

August 9, 2018

Delaware

Delaware Making Progress on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies Must Do Better Addressing Pain and Opioid Issues DOVER, DE – August 9, 2018 – Delaware has mixed grades when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According

Don’t Weaken Health Insurance Marketplaces (Letter to the Editor, News Journal, 3/28/18)

March 30, 2018

Delaware

Don’t weaken health insurance marketplaces I am a cancer survivor, and my health coverage is my lifeline. Access to timely treatment, affordable medications and regular screenings and doctor visits are essential and the reason I am alive today. Breaks in coverage could mean delayed care and dire consequences for

Delaware State Lead Ambassador

Delaware

Barbara Burd Barbara Burd has been involved with ACS CAN since 2005 and with ACS since 1996, where she was involved with Reach to Recovery and Strides. In her hometown of Wilmington, Barbara is a retired occupation therapist and volunteers for the Junior Board of Christiana Care, Women’s and