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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Cancer advocates are urging Congress to prioritize cancer prevention, detection, research and palliative care in any forthcoming year-end legislative package as a way to accelerate progress against the disease and end cancer as we know it. In a letter ... this year. The letter urges Congress to: Allocate a $4.1 billion increase in federal funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including a $853 million increase for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and a $72.8 million boost for the Centers for Disease ... multi-cancer early detection tests once the Food and Drug Administration approves their use and clinical benefit is shown. Pass the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Act, to improve patient quality of life by increasing access to services that address the entire continuum of patient ...

Yesterday, House Bill 4935 to create the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Study Committee passed in both the House and Senate and will now go to the governor to sign. Palliative care can provide ... life for cancer patients and others battling chronic diseases by increasing awareness of palliative care, one of the fastest growing trends in health care.   “About 25 percent of South Carolina hospitals with 50 or more beds currently offer palliative care. The study committee will ... number of symptom crises a patient can experience which can result in fewer unnecessary hospital and doctor visits. Research done by two private health plans showed palliative care saved between $12,000 and $12,600 per patient.   “If the governor signs this bill into law, forming a study ...

... Representative Sarah LaTourette introduced legislation to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care. ACS CAN commends the Representative for seeing an opportunity to improve patient quality of life after losing her father to cancer.  ... cancer. It is appropriate at any age and for any stage of a disease. Most importantly, research indicates that palliative care systems increase health outcomes while reducing health care costs.  “Through her firsthand experience, Representative LaTourette saw the benefits of a well-run palliative care program. We urge ...

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Mainers touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ... process for bills of $750 or more in a single emergency services visit. This new law affects more than 800,000 Mainers who have private health insurance or are uninsured.   Affordability and Accessibility of Health Care : ACS CAN advocated in support of a health reform bill that ...