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2021 Indiana July Brown Bag Speaker Event: Cancer Research & Disparities
... the disproportionate cancer burden communities of color and people living in under-resourced areas too often experience. From diversity in the health care workforce to recruiting diverse populations for clinical trials, we will look at the ways clinical research may exacerbate or alleviate ...
Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
... “As a leader in Congress, Dr. Bucshon has repeatedly established himself as a true advocate on issues that help advance innovation in cancer care and treatment, as well as improve patient quality of life,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “By spearheading multiple pieces of ... his role as a champion of ACS CAN’s mission priorities. ACS CAN appreciates his steadfast leadership and clear commitment to public health.” Dr. Bucshon has sponsored several key pieces of legislation, including serving as the lead Republican sponsor on the Diversifying ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...
Local Cancer Survivor Traveled to Nation’s Capital to Urge Congress to Make Cancer a Top Priority
... Hollingsworth’s office to discuss the need to support an increase in federal funding for cancer research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She asked them to support increasing the diversity of participants in clinical trials by ensuring that clinical trial sponsors can ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...