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Advocates Call on Washington Lawmakers to Prioritize Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing
... a new session, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates will ask them to prioritize patients' ready access to needed and proven biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is about identifying the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door to ...
Arizona Cancer Advocates Rally at Capitol for Increased Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments
... Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across Arizona rallied at the State Capitol Monday to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. Biomarker testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better ...
Cancer Advocates Urge Oregon Lawmakers to Finish the Job on Flavored Tobacco, Provide Access to Biomarker Testing in Line with Advances
... State Legislature to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products. ACS CAN also supports legislation to expand access to needed and proven biomarker testing. Biomarker testing can be used to identify the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Urge Legislators to Make Biomarker Access a Priority, Eliminate Flavored Tobacco Sales
... Washington gathered at the Capitol building Monday to ask legislators to support House Bill 1062, which would expand insurance coverage of biomarker testing, making sure as many state residents as possible have access to this technology. Biomarker testing is about identifying the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door to ...
2025 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training
... roleplay demonstrates interaction with lawmaker who gives constituent a hard time. Presentation Slides More resources: Biomarkers: Michael's Biomarker Story Additional Biomarker slides Biomarkers FAQ Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet Access to Colorectal Screenings: Dr. Van Wieren on Access to Colorectal Cancer ... Materials included in the leave behind folder for all lawmakers (work in progress): 2025 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Natalie's Biomarker Story Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet New Revenues, Public Health Benefits & Cost Savings From a $1 Cigarette ...
2025 Oregon Cancer Action Day
... We will meet with our lawmakers to insist that they must prioritize ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, pass comprehensive biomarker testing and cervical cancer screening legislation. You can learn more about our 2025 Oregon state priorities and why they are so important in the ...
2024 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training
... all lawmakers: 2024 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Civil Beat article: Researchers Hope Hawaii Lawmakers Fund Cancer Research This Year Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Marijuana and Smoke-Free Laws Volunteer Advocate Packet - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Agenda ...
2023 ACS CAN California Cancer Action Day
... Issue Fact Sheets and Advocate Talking Points - including: Senate Bill 344 (Rubio): California Cancer Registry Senate Bill 496 (Limón): Biomarker Testing Senate Bill 421 (Limón): Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Act Volunteer Materials DRAFT Agenda Legislation Cheat Sheet Preparing for your ...