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April 16, 2020
National

More than 50 cancer groups are calling on Congress and the administration to take action to help cancer patients gain, maintain and afford health coverage during the ongoing pandemic.

April 16, 2020
North Dakota

Bismarck, N.D.—Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic environment. According to the latest survey from Survivor Views ,

April 15, 2020
National

Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic environment.

April 15, 2020
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic environment.

April 15, 2020
Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, ACS CAN is urging lawmakers to pass prior authorization bill (HB 1194), which would ensure shorter review times and set a standard timeframe for all Pennsylvania insurance carriers. It is particularly important now during COVID-19 as many cancer patients are beginning to encounter delays in treatments and medical procedures.

April 15, 2020
North Carolina

Washington, D.C.—Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic environment.

April 15, 2020
Hawaii

Check out the April 2020 Hawaii-Pacific Newsletter This month's newsletter includes: A message from Uri, State Lead Ambassador, State and Federal Update, Adjusting to Covid-19; No One Fights Cancer Alone Campaign; Lights of Hope

April 15, 2020
New York

A survey has been released reporting the extent to which COVID-19 is touching cancer patients.

April 13, 2020
New York

Highlights of the 2020-2021 Enacted New York State Budget related to ACS CAN Advocacy. We maintained funding for Cancer screening, tobacco control and obesity prevention. We also had wins related to pharmacy sales, e-cigarettes, tobacco coupons, advertising, selling to minors, vaping and Medicaid prescriber prevails.