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How Does Your State Measure Up on Policies to Fight Cancer?

... today, many state legislatures are missing opportunities to enact laws and policies that could not only generate new revenue and long-term health savings, but also save lives. This yearŠ—'s report ranked where states stand on nine issues that play a critical role in reducing cancer ... for minors Physical education time requirements Breast & cervical cancer early detection program funding Pain policies Access to palliative care Medicaid expansion A color-coded system is used to identify how well a state is doing. Green represents the benchmark position, showing that a ... 38 states have reached benchmarks in only three or fewer. In most cases, small upfront investments by a state can save millions of dollars in health care costs in the long run. In fact, we know we could prevent roughly half of all cancer deaths in the United States if everyone in America ...

Congress Prioritizes Cancer Research with $2.5 Billion Increase for NIH and $408 Million for NCI in FY 2023 Budget

... released a proposed FY 2023 funding deal that includes an increase of $2.5 billion for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $408 million more for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and provides a funding boost to cancer prevention programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office on Smoking and Health. The deal also includes a 5-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension of additional ... early detection tests once the Food and Drug Administration approves their use and clinical benefit is shown or improve access to palliative care.   A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Cancer Research “Cancer ...

House Passes Bipartisan Opioid Legislation

... (ACS CAN) supports balanced initiatives contained in the legislation that will expand research on chronic pain at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), strengthen prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) across the country, and create a task force to review chronic pain prescriber guidelines. ACS CAN acknowledges the public health emergency that exists today as a result of inappropriate use of opioids and the harms associated with such use. ACS CAN will continue to support balanced public policies that address addiction while maintaining access to necessary pain care for individuals fighting pain from cancer and other diseases and conditions. Debilitating pain affects thousands of Americans and interferes ...

New Law Regulating ‘Step Therapy’ Puts Patients First

SANTA FE, N.M. – Starting Wednesday, a new law will protect New Mexico’s cancer patients from health risks caused by step therapy — also known as “fail first” therapy. In February, Gov. Susana Martinez signed into law a bill that helps ... “I sponsored this bill to benefit the thousands of New Mexicans already facing a hard road to recovery, and because we need to trust health care providers to make the best decisions for their patients,” Sen. Stefanics said. “Now patients and providers will face one fewer ...

Final CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline Could Have Unintended Consequences for Cancer Survivors Living with Chronic Pain

... the important role that pain management plays in caring for patients in active cancer treatment, at the end of life, or receiving palliative care, but the guidelines disregard the impact on cancer survivors. Pain does not end when an individual completes treatment. Most often, cancer ... or treatment including pain for a significant period of time or indefinitely. We continue to acknowledge and express concern about the public health emergency that has resulted from the growing misuse and abuse of opioid medications, and the harms associated with such use. We are ... to opioid analgesics for cancer survivors who experience severe pain that limits their quality of life. ACS CAN shares the goal of the public health community of encouraging appropriate use of opioids. We remain concerned that without a balanced approach that accounts for the full ...

Progress made in Congress on bills that would make today better for cancer patients

... to garner support for legislation that will improve the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors through an enhanced level of cancer care. In the House, thanks to the hard work of ACS CAN volunteers, the quality of life bill already has 258 co-sponsors -- only 42 away from the ... on the bill as co-sponsors to keep pushing the bill ahead. If these bills pass, more cancer patients could receive a better type of cancer care that includes: Less pain during treatment Coordinated care among their doctors and other health professionals Emotional support for themselves and their caregivers 0 Progress made in Congress on bills that would make today better for ...

Congresswoman Rodgers attends Spokane quality of life forum

... Family consultations. However, they weren't referring to a hospital support group. They were talking about a medical specialty called palliative care that treats patients beyond just diagnosing symptoms and prescribing treatments. Sacred Heart's 15-member palliative care team is a group of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals working together with the patient, their family and caregiver to provide a full range of services to improve the ...

Report Shows Majority of States Not Measuring Up On Laws and Policies to Fight Cancer

... challenges, many state legislatures missed opportunities to enact laws and policies that could not only generate new revenue and long-term health savings, but also save lives.ξ The report, How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer ... with much more work left to be done. Effective public policy measures in the states that encourage prevention, guarantee access to affordable health care, curb tobacco use and focus on patients ' quality of life have been proven to dramatically reduce the burden of cancer, a disease that still ...

Taking on Cancer in Your State Capitol

... and Washington D.C., ACS CAN staff and volunteers have hit the ground running in 2017, working with local lawmakers to pass and implement public health policies proven to have the highest impact in saving lives from cancer. From preventing the disease where we can, to detecting it early with ... down. In Iowa, for example, nearly 100 volunteers came together with lawmakers at the state Capitol to encourage the passage of proven public health policies. Among the asks, were support for a bill to prohibit young people from using indoor tanning devices and protect funding for the ... if they back this bill. In both Wyoming and Virginia, ACS CAN staff and volunteers urged lawmakers to pass bills to improve palliative care services in these state s. This specialized care is enjoying growing support nationwide and works to treat the whole patient not just the ...

Mixed Reviews for State Policies on cancer in Wisconsin

... WPR ways Wisconsin can improve our efforts to end cancer. "American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Recommends Earlier, Better Palliative Care. Every year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network reviews state policies that can prevent and reduce suffering from cancer. ... short" for not having a law regulating the age of customers using tanning booths, the amount of tobacco prevention funding, access to palliative care and access to health coverage through Medicaid. The state has seen "some progress" in tobacco cessation services, and funding for breast and cervical cancer ...

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