Acceso a las Pruebas de Biomarcadores Press Releases
Advocates to Gather at General Assembly for Cancer Action Day
RALEIGH, N.C. – Around 50 cancer advocates, survivors, caregivers and their families from all over North Carolina will gather in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 1, to meet with lawmakers to ask them to support policies that reduce the burden of cancer in the Tar Heel State.
Legislation Introduced to Increase New Jerseyans’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine
Last week, legislation that seeks to improve New Jerseyans’ access to biomarker testing was introduced in the Legislature. Biomarker testing helps connect cancer patients to the right treatment at the right time, often resulting in improved outcomes and quality of life. In some cases, biomarker testing may provide information that enables patients to forgo ineffective treatments and eliminate the potentially harmful, life-altering side effects of those treatments, which could also result in reduced health care costs.
Cancer Advocates Urge Colorado Legislators to Take Critical Step to Connect Patients with Most Effective Treatment Options
DENVER, COLO. — MARCH 13, 2024 — American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across Colorado convened at the State Capitol on Wednesday. They urged lawmakers to pass SB 124, which if enacted would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Health First Colorado, when supported by medical and scientific evidence.
Victory for Public Health: ACS CAN Applauds Decision to Reject Flawed Biomarker Legislation
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is Encouraged as Flawed Biomarker Legislation Does Not Pass
La legislatura de Florida aprueba un proyecto de ley para ampliar el acceso a las pruebas de biomarcadores
La legislatura de Florida aprobó un proyecto de ley que amplía el acceso de los pacientes a las pruebas de biomarcadores, una herramienta clave utilizada por los médicos para identificar el tratamiento más efectivo contra el cáncer y otras enfermedades.
Legislature Prioritizing Removing Barriers to Precision Treatments
Cancer Advocates Urge Elected Officials to Ensure Connecticuters Have Better Access to Personalized Care
House Passes Legislation That Won’t Improve Health Outcomes
Cancer Advocates Urge the Senate to Do Better Than the House to Ensure West Virginians Have Better Access to Personalized Care.
Legislature Votes to Remove Barriers to Precision Treatments
Cancer Advocates Urge the Governor to Quickly Sign This Legislation Ensuring Hoosiers Have Better Access to Personalized Care.
State Legislator Honored for Opening Door to Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapies
SANTA FE, NEW MEX. – February 22, 2024 – State Representative Joy Garratt was honored with the ‘Legislative Champion Award’ by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) during a luncheon, Thursday. This award is the highest honor given by the organization. Garratt was recognized for her leading role in expanding access to biomarker testing in New Mexico. She served as a lead sponsor for HB 73 during the 2023 legislative session.