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Idaho State Policy Breakfast- Tobacco's Impact on Idaho's Health

...  or 208.422.0843.   The ACS CAN Idaho State Policy Breakfast is a premiere event that brings together leaders from business, academia, health care, government, life sciences, and cancer research communities to support ACS CAN’s mission.    Translating Action Into Influence ... highlights our shared commitment to saving more lives from cancer.  Come network and build relationships with business, medical research, health care and elected leaders in attendance.   Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!                  0 ...

Cancer Advocates Hopeful President Will Maintain Critical Patient Protections; Continue Research and Prevention Progress

Washington, D.C., February 28, 2017— “Changing the nation’s health care system is likely to feature prominently tonight in the president’s speech to Congress. As the president accurately stated yesterday, health care in this country is incredibly complicated and interconnected. Any future changes require careful consideration and should preserve ...

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement: White House’s Cancer Moonshot National Cancer Plan

... delivery of precision cancer treatments. ACS CAN will advocate for robust and sustained federal funding annually for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, to promote development of innovative cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. Eliminate ... resources in their communities. ACS CAN will pursue federal and state policies nationwide that reduce cancer disparities through access to health insurance coverage, addressing financial toxicity through increasing care affordability, and reducing barriers that lead to more diverse enrollment in clinical trials. Deliver Best Care: Our health care system ...

2017 ACS CAN Tulsa Cancer Policy Forum

... and clinical trials across the country and in Green Country. We will also discuss public policy opportunities that could further advance the health of Oklahomans. Guests will include leading researchers, oncologists, health professionals, citizen-volunteers, health care advocates, and other interested individuals.  Questions will be taken during the event.    The American Cancer Society Cancer Action ...

New Report Examines Causes and Solutions for Disparities in Cancer Research

... the Issues , finds that different types of research can either exacerbate or minimize cancer disparities as can the makeup of the cancer care and research workforce. For instance, while racial and ethnic minority groups and older patients are equally willing to participate in ... screening.   Policy measures that would address research disparities were discussed during ACS CAN’s National Policy Forum on the Future of Health Care earlier this month and included in the report entail:   Shield patients from out-of-pocket ancillary costs of trial participation: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General should clarify policies to ensure reimbursement of ancillary costs such as travel, ...

Oregon Congressional Candidates State Where They Stand on Cancer Issues

... to promoting further discovery. Will you vote for sustainable annual increases in cancer research funding for the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute? Access to Health Care: Access to affordable, quality health care can determine whether you live or die from cancer. Will you support legislation to provide ...

Senator Patty Murray Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of her steadfast dedication to protecting patient access to adequate and affordable health care coverage, increasing federal cancer research funding and her career-long support for policies and programs intended to end death and suffering ... strides for Washingtonians and the rest of the nation through her strong leadership on the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “By acting against cancer, Senator Murray has ...

Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization Urges Montana’s U.S. Senate Candidates to Make Fighting Cancer a National Priority

... ACS CAN calls on Montana’s major U.S. Senate candidates to state their position on cancer issues such as access to quality and affordable health care, including rural cancer care. ACS CAN also issued an invitation to Sen. Steve Daines to meet with volunteers. "Important decisions about cancer are not just made in doctor’s offices. Congress makes decisions every day about health issues that affect Montanans," said Keri Yoder, Helena resident and state lead volunteer for ACS CAN Montana. "This year alone, roughly ...

Governor Bullock and Senator Daines Go on the Record with Their Positions on Issues to Fight Cancer as Part of National Voter Education Campaign

... that will help us prevent and treat cancer in Montana and nationwide." Specifically, both candidates answered the following questions: Access to Health Care: The decision on whether or not to repeal the Affordable Care Act will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. If it is overturned, how do you ... like cancer? Saving Lives through Cancer Research : Will you vote for annual increases in cancer research funding for the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute? Rural Health Care : Montanans in rural areas are often diagnosed with cancer at later stages, which have ...

Cancer Moonshot Panel Details Necessary Steps to Accelerate Cancer Research and Prevention

... to act to begin implementing recommendations with existing legislative proposals that would increase cancer research, improve palliative care training and remove barriers to proven prevention. Washington, D.C.—September 7, 2016—Today the National Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel ... also provides Congress an historic opportunity to build on last year’s bipartisan-supported funding increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) by increasing funding by $680 million in the FY17 budget for a total of $1 billon over two ... federal research on palliative care and pain and symptom management, and enhance training for nurses, doctors, social workers, and other health care specialists to practice palliative care effectively. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control’s Office on Smoking and Health and ...

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