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Florida Legislature Passes Bill Taking First Step to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – March 6, 2024 – The Florida legislature passed a bill late Tuesday that expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to develop a personalized treatment plan so patients may not have to undergo unsuccessful treatments. It can help ...
Lawmakers Should Take Critical Step for Cancer Treatment in Tennessee in 2025
... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges them to prioritize legislation which would allow more Tennesseans to access biomarker testing, an increasingly important part of cancer care. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to precisely target a specific cancer, saving some patients from more generalized treatments like chemo and ...
The right treatment at the right time: Support LB 253
Biomarker testing looks at an individual patient’s cells (often from a biopsy or blood test) to identify mutations or other markers that help doctors ... a moment to contact your senator to support this important policy so that more patients can benefit from the latest advances in treatment and testing. 0 The right treatment at the right time: Support LB 253 ...
ACS CAN Mississippi 2022 Policy Forum: Lung Cancer
... cancer screenings, tobacco control best practices, such as passing comprehensive smoke-free policies at the local and state level, and access to biomarker testing so that lung cancer patients can have access to the most appropriate therapy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 MS Policy Forum/Lung ...
Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority
... Illinois State Representative Mary Flowers is being honored for her long-time commitment to health issues, including increased access to biomarker cancer testing. ACS CAN’s Judicial Advocacy Initiative award, which recognizes attorneys who generously donate their services to the cancer fight, is ...