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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 ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Minnesotans
... passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Minnesotans. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to improve coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments. Dubbed ‘the right treatment ... advancements in treatment. Legislation is needed to ensure all Minnesotans, regardless of income, geography, race, ethnicity, or age, can access biomarker testing if they need it. “In Minnesota, we need to hold the tobacco industry accountable for targeting their products to kids, ...