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HOUSTON, TX – April 7, 2022 – Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (HD-98) received the Advocacy in Action award yesterday, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fight against cancer in Texas, including

ACS CAN volunteers met virtually with state lawmakers and urged them to pass legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans. Biomarker testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, which can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients.

Today the administration released a proposed rule that would fix the so-called ‘family glitch’ in the Affordable Care Act.

ACS CAN volunteers met virtually with state lawmakers and urged them to pass legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans. Biomarker testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, which can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients.

Today the administration released a proposed rule that would fix the so-called ‘family glitch’ in the Affordable Care Act.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) director, Dr. Ned Sharpless, has announced he intends to leave his post at NCI at the end of April. Dr. Sharpless has led the Institute for five years during which time he proved to be a tireless advocate for increased investment in cancer research.

ATLANTA, GA – April 4, 2022 – As of late Friday evening, the House and Senate respectively passed a resolution recognizing the benefits of biomarker testing , marking a key step in accessing precision medicine treatments, and increasingly important in the treatment

National Cancer Institute (NCI) director, Dr. Ned Sharpless, has announced he intends to leave his post at NCI at the end of April. Dr. Sharpless has led the Institute for five years during which time he proved to be a tireless advocate for increased investment in cancer research.

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Kristy Young FRANKFORT, KY. – “The Kentucky legislature passed the state’s operating budget, which flat funded the state’s tobacco control programs. Kentucky still has the second highest adult smoking rate in the country and 26% of