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Survivor Views: Copay Assistance and Patient Navigation

... note at end). The margin of sampling error associated with a sample of this size is +/-2.8% at a 95% confidence level.  Key Findings: Cancer care is expensive and prescription drug costs are a challenge for nearly one-third of cancer patients and survivors (31%), with one-fifth having ... the survey. For this survey, a patient navigator was defined as follows: “Patient navigators help guide patients through the often-complicated health care system with the resources they need to get care. A patient navigator helps patients communicate with their healthcare providers so they get the information they need to make decisions about their health care. Patient navigators may also help patients set up appointments for doctor visits and medical tests and get financial, legal, and social ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Minnesotans

... be directed to evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs and used to counter the harms of nicotine addiction and the associated health risks posed by e-cigarettes, which were exacerbated by JUUL’s marketing and sales practices.  “ACS CAN is committed to making sure all ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

... “Cancer hasn’t stopped. So, neither will we. As a cancer caregiver, I let my lawmakers know if we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Michigan, this goal must be top of mind for our legislature,” said Jennifer Coston, ACS CAN Michigan state lead ambassador. “By reducing tobacco’s toll and improving access to care, we can reduce suffering and death from this disease.” During the month, volunteers took part in virtual conversations with state lawmakers. ... will be diagnosed with cancer this year,” said Coston. “When it comes to reducing tobacco’s impact on our state and improving access to care, politicians need to put politics aside and reach across the aisle.” Even as we face this pandemic, every day an estimated 169 Michiganders ...

White House Shines National Spotlight on Cancer to Reignite Moonshot

... it,’ building on the initial and robust cancer moonshot investment in discovery, prioritizing increased uptake of prevention and addressing health disparities. The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ... detection tests for cancers for which we don’t currently have answers. We must also ensure everyone has access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage and can take a significant step toward that goal by closing the Medicaid coverage gap. Finally, we must work to ensure no matter how ...

Guest Post: Living with Chronic Pain after Cancer

... patient access to pain medications as policymakers work to adopt legislation to curb opioid abuse. The Hill briefing featured advocates, health care professionals, congressional staff, and patients, including ACS CAN volunteer Evelyn Lopez. Evelyn is a stage 3-4 Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor ... attention to the abuse problem in this country, I've asked Evelyn to share her important perspective on the need for continued access to pain care -- a perspective that is too frequently lost in the ongoing effort to address misuse and abuse. I was diagnosed with stage 3-4 non-Hodgkin's ...

We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!

... Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. This year marked my first session as the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... (CDC). They will also encourage lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation that supports patients ' quality of life by increasing access to palliative care, an extra layer of support that can be provided at any age or any stage of illness. Additionally, they will call on lawmakers to close a ... Long & Aldridge, and Brian Eberle from Sherman & Howard. Wednesday morning, ACS CAN will present its corporate recognition award to CVS Chief Health Strategy Officer Thomas Moriarty, for CVS Health 's leadership in promoting public health and wellness, which is exemplified by the company 's bold decision to discontinue tobacco sales. ...

Ten Thousand Americans Unite to Urge Congress to Boost Government Investment in Cancer Research and Programs

... strengthen their commitment to the fight against cancer. The goal: Defeating cancer. Last year, Congress voted to cut the National Institutes of Health budget for the first time in 35 years and to reduce funding for cancer research for the first time in a decade. Additional cuts are being considered this year. “After doubling the budget of the National Institutes of Health, Congress in recent years has frozen or cut federal funding for medical research and critical cancer programs,” said Daniel E. Smith, ACS ... proposals to elevate prevention, early detection and survivorship, increase the nation’s commitment to research and expand access to care. • Boost federal Cancer Research Funding at the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. • Invest in the National ...

Guest Post: Sharing My Story on Behalf of All Childhood Cancer Survivors

... and ask them to fund cancer research and the Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act, as well as support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Currently, scientists and researchers are on the verge of discovering new childhood cancer ... it is to fund cancer research, which is why I asked lawmakers to provide $41.58 billion in research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Additionally, adequate funding is needed to implement programs created by the STAR Act, which will continue to research childhood ...

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