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Colonoscopies save lives!
New York

Send a message to your lawmaker today to urge insurance coverage for follow-up colonoscopies!

Cancer screenings save lives.  When it comes to colorectal cancer screenings, you might decide to use an at-home screening test. But what happens if that screening test comes back positive, and a follow-up colonoscopy is required?

Colonoscopies Save Lives!
New York

Help Keep Medication Affordable for New Yorkers

Send a message to state lawmakers asking them to support legislation in New York to prohibit the use of copay accumulator programs that increase the cost of prescription drugs for cancer patients and others. Help cancer patients and others afford the medication they need. With the cost of medicine and insurance on the rise, patients need assistance now more than ever.

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New York

Make Cancer Prevention, Detection and Treatment a Priority in 2021

The 2021 state legislative session starts this week and ACS CAN will be working to make sure the voices of cancer patients, survivors, and ACS CAN volunteers are heard by the New York Legislature. Please take a minute to tell Governor Cuomo about our priorities this session and how he can help reduce the cancer burden for New Yorkers.

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Health Organizations Ask New York Assembly to Help Patients Struggling with Medication Costs

June 8, 2021
New York

ACS CAN and other health organizations are asking lawmakers to pass legislation dealing with copay accumulators

ACS CAN Releases End of Session Priorities

June 4, 2021
New York

As the New York State Legislature approaches adjournment, ACS CAN is focusing on two pieces of legislation that can save lives and improve access to needed care.

ACS CAN Applauds NYS Senate for Passing Legislation to Improve Vaccine Access in Pharmacies

June 1, 2021
New York

The New York State Senate has passed legislation to allow pharmacists to administer all vaccines recommended by the CDC.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds NY Senate Passage of Bill to Reduce Barriers for Patients Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses

May 12, 2021
New York

ACS CAN applauds the New York State Senate for passing legislation that will help New Yorkers pay for treatment of life-threatening illnesses. Asks Assembly to also pass measure.

New York Events

November 19, 2021

ACS CAN NY & NJ 2021 Policy Forum: Advancing Research, Innovation and Health Equity

To learn more about Event Sponsorship, Leadership Gifts, or Corporate Membership Opportunities click here. Forum Focus | Advancing Research, Innovation and Health Equity Cancer remains a critical public health problem and how new cures are discovered...

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State Contacts

Rebecca Oechsner
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
518.275.1587
Julie Hart
Senior Government Relations Director, New York
[email protected]
518-505-7833
Marc Kaplan
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
518-796-1038
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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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