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ABC News 12: Cancer survivors and health care advocates rally for oral chemo coverage
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - (04/25/18) - A group of health care advocates are trying to align Michigan's policies with more than 43 other states. They took a direct approach, reaching out face to face to members of the Michigan House of Representatives.Those other states provide equal health insurance coverage of chemotherapy, whether it's taken by needle or by mouth. "I am a bone cancer survivor and melanoma survivor. I was ...
Legislature Protects Michigan Kids from Big Tobacco
... programs. Tobacco use is our state's leading cause of preventable disease and death, with smoking costing Michigan $5.33 billion annually in health care costs and 16,200 Michigan residents dying from smoking each year. Michigan can and must do better. “As the legislature continues to work ... a final budget, ACS CAN calls on lawmakers to prioritize tobacco prevention and cessation funding at $4.3 million to protect kids, reduce health care costs and save lives.” ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for ...
Legislature Takes Step to Protect Michigan Kids from Big Tobacco
... “Tobacco use is our state's leading cause of preventable disease and death, with smoking costing Michigan $5.33 billion annually in health care costs and 16,200 Michigan residents dying from smoking each year. We are grateful Michigan has taken this first step forward in counteracting ... the legislature taking this first action to prioritize tobacco prevention and cessation funding at $3.3 million to protect kids, reduce health care costs and save lives.” ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19
... Fairness Legislation and increase tobacco control funding by $200,000, so the state's tobacco Quitline operated by the Michigan Department of Health can run year-round. "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." Specifically, the Michigan volunteers asked the legislature to: Pass Oral Chemotherapy ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
... cancer deaths in Michigan caused by smoking, Michigan can and must do better to prevent cancer by reducing tobacco use and improving access to care. Michigan currently ranks 49th out of the 50 states and D.C. in investments in tobacco control. Advocates urged state lawmakers to prioritize ... has never been greater. An investment of $5 million annually in fact-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs would protect kids, reduce health care costs and save lives. Furthermore, volunteers asked lawmakers to pass oral chemotherapy fairness legislation. This legislation would ... 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 ...
Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change
... Action Day. They let their lawmakers know that Michigan can and must do better to prioritize preventing cancer and improving access to cancer care. “As a cervical cancer survivor, I know the importance of preventing cancer and improving access to care all too well,” said Heidi Varner, cancer survivor and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteer. “In Lansing today, I let ... 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 ...
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
... survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 46th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Michigan residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation. "Nearly 70% of people who currently smoke cigarettes want to ... or who used to smoke are at increased risk for severe illness including from COVID-19, so the sooner we can help Michiganders quit, the better. Health benefits begin occurring quickly after quitting smoking, including rapid improvements in blood carbon monoxide levels and in respiratory ... 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 ...
It is Time to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Michiganders
... session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and increasing funding for tobacco control programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan. “As lawmakers consider Michigan’s budget ... 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 ...
Michigan Lawmakers Give Handout to Big Tobacco
... into law legislation capping the tax on premium cigars at 50 cents per cigar. The Michigan legislature has again put Big Tobacco above the health of Michiganders by giving the industry a tax break. It is important that tobacco taxes apply to all tobacco products at an equivalent rate ... 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 ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Travel to Lansing to Rally Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority
... to regulate e-cigarettes like other tobacco products, to increase the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 and to provide better access to care by passing the Oral Chemotherapy Fairness legislation. This year, an estimated 58,360 people in Michigan will be diagnosed with cancer and ... three-time cancer survivor from Sterling Heights. As a cancer survivor, 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.” Cancer advocates asked lawmakers to support: Giving chronically ill patients easier access to care - House Bill 4099 would equalize the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Currently, the ...