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Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... Illinois State Representative Mary Flowers is being honored for her long-time commitment to health issues, including increased access to biomarker cancer testing. ACS CAN’s Judicial Advocacy Initiative award, which recognizes attorneys who generously donate their services to the cancer fight, is ...

Shana Crews Accepts National Staff Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work

... tirelessly with the Illinois general assembly to improve access to care for cancer patients by passing legislation that will expand coverage for biomarker testing. As a result, more Illinoisans will benefit from the latest advances in cancer treatment with this first in the nation law,” said Sara ...

Statement on the Passing of State Senator Maryellen Goodwin

... Island Cancer Caucus and shepherding invaluable legislation for Rhode Islanders, including improving their access to precision medicine through biomarker testing. In 2021, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network awarded Sen. Goodwin with our highest honor, the National Distinguished ...

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 ...

Virtual Policy Forum to Highlight the Role of Research in Equitable Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in California

... all levels of government that reduce disparities in cancer care. Among these are Senate Bill 912, a legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans –  including Medi-Cal; and the California Cancer Care Equity Act (SB 987), which would ensure ...

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 ...

New York Advocacy Team Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

... for cancer patients, traveling to Albany to meet with their lawmakers on key issues. This includes but is not limited to: Improving access to biomarker testing by expanding coverage for New Yorkers insured through Medicaid and state-regulated health plans Securing additional funding for and thereby ...

Advocates Set Sights on Improving Access to Cancer Prevention & Detection, Reducing Burden of Disease for PA Patients in 2025

... Act 39 of 2024 will make it so that all patients who can benefit and are insured through a state-regulated health plan will receive coverage for biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments. Pennsylvanians also secured a ...

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