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A current Medicare loophole is causing many seniors to skip their colonoscopy due to concerns about big, unexpected bills. The evidence is clear: Colonoscopies save lives. More than 135,000 new colorectal cancer cases will be diagnosed this year alone. Colonoscopies are proven to be highly effective in preventing colorectal cancer.

Be part of this first-ever event being held exclusively for ACS CAN members on November 8th from 7:00-7:30 pm EST.

Ask your member of Congress to ensure the STAR Act is fully funded so vital work on childhood cancer research, surveillance, and survivorship can continue.

Our bipartisan bill will lead to more people having a better type of cancer care, leading to reduced pain and better coordinated care between doctors.

Federal funding has played a role in virtually every major advancement in the fight against cancer. That's why the research undertaken by the NIH and NCI is so important in our fight against this deadly disease.

Ask your member of Congress to reach out to Secretary Azar and ask him to stop the short-term plan rule from moving forward unless concerns from the patient community are addressed.

Ask your lawmakers to include the quality of life bill in the opioid legislation that is currently moving forward in Congress. Combining our bill with the opioid legislation will increase patient access to the type of care that can effectively diagnose and treat pain.

Under Medicare, there should be no co-pay for a colonoscopy. But, if the doctor removes a polyp, you can wake up to a big bill. Ask Congress to end the loophole that allows this surprise charge.

A new budget proposal would stifle the incredible progress we're making in defeating cancer. Sign our petition opposing these devastating cuts.