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Ahead of state lawmakers’ adjournment for the summer, advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) are calling for the passage of legislation improving access to paid family and medical leave.

Gov. Ned Lamont has signed into law S.B. 307 An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage of Biomarker Testing . This legislation will increase Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) coverage of biomarker testing, a form of precision medicine that enables patients to receive treatments personalized to their specific disease.

Historic Session Yields Comprehensive Support Measures for Cancer Care and Research

Historic Session Yields Comprehensive Support Measures for Cancer Care and Research

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, the state legislature passed House Bill 5405, improving access and diversity in clinical trials, which can be a game changer in the fight against cancer. The following is a statement from Ally Lopshire, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, the state legislature passed House Bill 5405, improving access and diversity in clinical trials, which can be a game changer in the fight against cancer. The following is a statement from Ally Lopshire, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 2954 /SB2883 this week, making Tennessee the sixth state in the U.S. to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The state’s “PSA Screening For HIM” bill eliminates costs for certain patients to get these lifesaving screenings, thus

S. 689 & H. 1074 would ensure all communities benefit from the same advances in medical treatment through biomarker testing