Rhode Island Cancer Action Center

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Pays Tribute to Beloved Providence Judge Frank Caprio

Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) join Rhode Islanders in mourning the loss of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio.

Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) join Rhode Islanders in mourning the loss of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio.

As Governor Daniel McKee prepares for his State of the State address, patient advocates are highlighting the results of a new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), which found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients encountered out-of-pocket expenses for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These follow-up tests, such as a diagnostic mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual may or may not have cancer; however, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them.