BISMARCK, N.D. -- The North Dakota House Business, Industry and Labor Committee on Wednesday gave a “do pass recommendation” on legislation that, if successfully passed, will lead to better outcomes in the fight against breast cancer.
Governor Josh Shapiro presented his state budget to the legislature yesterday, outlining his vision for the coming fiscal year. In his budget address, Governor Shapiro proposed to maintain funding for key cancer prevention and detection programs and acknowledged health care costs and price transparency as a continued area of interest, which secured high praise from patient advocates concerned over the role cancer plays in limiting Pennsylvanians’ financial mobility. Advocates are hopeful that the budget negotiation process yields progress on additional health care affordability issues, including Pennsylvanians’ access to paid leave, medical debt relief and lifesaving medications.
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota House Commerce and Energy Committee today missed a significant opportunity to make progress against breast cancer, voting to fail legislation on supplemental screenings.
PIERRE, S.D. –– American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates will arrive at the Statehouse Wednesday for their annual Day at the Capitol.
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – The High Roller Observation Wheel at The Linq Promenade shined teal and white on Friday night in honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed in January. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joined other local advocacy groups and cervical cancer survivors at The Linq Promenade to recognize those who have battled the disease.
La siguiente es una declaración del Director Senior de Relaciones Gubernamentales de Nueva York de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN, por sus siglas en inglés), Michael Davoli:
“Tras el discurso sobre la situación del Estado de la Gobernadora Hochul a principios de esta semana, donde en contadas ocasiones se mencionaron el acceso y los costos de la atención médica, los defensores de los pacientes tienen la esperanza de que la gobernadora priorice los bajos costos de la atención médica en su propuesta de presupuesto ejecutivo para el año fiscal 2025-26.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Mientras los legisladores de Florida comienzan las reuniones de los comités para la sesión de 2025, la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) les pide que prioricen la reducción del s
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.
A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) 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.
Un nuevo informe (en inglés) de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) descubrió que más del 70% de los pacientes con seguro comercial tuvieron gastos de bolsillo para pruebas de diagnóstico de seguimiento del cáncer de mama en 2023.