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Advocates pen reminder to Speaker Paul Ryan, published in local paper

... David and Kari Reilly shared with us a letter they submitted to the Janesville Gazette newspaper, describing the importance of reliable health insurance for their family. It reads: "Insurance coverage and patient protections are crucial to our family. David was diagnosed with and ... We’ve been waiting for three years. "In February, we had an opportunity to meet Speaker Paul Ryan to talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act.  We explained how our family can’t afford for David to be excluded from health insurance because of a pre-existing condition and how we worry about lifetime or annual caps. It’s critical that we not face any gaps in ...

Wisconsinites Honor Lives Impacted by Cancer with Hopeful, Powerful Display at Wisconsin State Capitol

... patients, their families and their caregivers need to know we’re still here for them, advocating for critical research funds and access to health care,” said Greta Johnson, ACS CAN Wisconsin Grassroots Manager. “This is a visible way to raise awareness for cancer including among our ... Society, works with lawmakers to pass policies that help prevent cancer and ensure those who are diagnosed with the disease have access to the care they need, as well as make cancer research funding a top priority at the state and federal level. 1 1 Wisconsinites Honor Lives Impacted by ...

ACS CAN Applauds Gov. Evers’ Commitment to Reducing Burden of Cancer in Wisconsin

... to young people. “Likewise, Wisconsin Well Woman connects uninsured or under-insured women to much-needed breast and cervical cancer care and screenings. Early detection is critical to diagnosing the disease when treatment is more effective and less expensive. With the funding ... we can help stop cancer before it takes root. “In the same vein, we know that cancer patients fare best when they have access to quality health insurance. But so many still fall in the coverage gap, where they’re unable to afford private health insurance but make too much money for Medicaid. That’s why we’re grateful that Governor Evers has committed to increasing access to ...

Cancer Community to Host Panel Discussion on Research in Wisconsin

... the innovations of local cancer researchers, explore how new therapies are developing and discuss what it could mean for the future of cancer care WHO:              Carmen Bergom, M.D., Ph.D. – assistant professor, department of radiation oncology, Medical College of ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Lights of Hope at the Capitol

... - from increasing funding for lifesaving cancer research to ensuring all Americans in every community have access to quality, affordable cancer care. This year will be truly special as we celebrate ACS CAN's 20th Anniversary. The Lights of Hope display will be open to the public ... of Pediatrics in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is presently the Director of Clinical Innovation for the UW Forward BIO Institute. He is an American Cancer Society Research Scholar and ...

La Crosse Resident to Urge Congress to Ensure Childhood Cancer Research Remains a National Priority

... Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access and Research (STAR) Act, 2) continue to make strong investments in the National Institutes for Health and the National Cancer Institute to advance discoveries in the fight against childhood cancer, and 3) pass the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) to enhance the quality of life of childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families. At ... parents elected to try an experimental form of chemotherapy, which ultimately saved her life. Nearly 39 years later, she still faces significant health challenges and remains at risk for a variety of secondary cancers. An estimated 11,000 children under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with ...

Wisconsin Lags on Tobacco Control, Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... strategy that includes policies like adequately funded tobacco cessation and prevention programs. The last thing we want to do is pass a public health bill that ends up benefiting the very enemy we’re trying to defeat.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of ... Access to Medicaid                                                Red Access to Palliative Care                                                        Red Pain ...

Evansville Cancer Caregiver Travels to Washington, D.C., to Urge Congress to Fund Cancer Research, Prevention

... One Voice Against Cancer lobby day to ask their legislators to fund cancer research at the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health and cancer prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “As a caregiver, I’m grateful to Congress for the strong ... for medical research and cancer prevention programs has had a role in every major advance against this disease. For a full list of the OVAC health care groups joining ACS CAN in this year’s lobby day, visit http://www.ovaconline.org/members.html .   About ACS CAN: The American Cancer ...

Deb Nevels Receives National Volunteer Award for Commitment to Cancer Advocacy 

... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Wisconsin Cancer Advocates Send Powerful Message to Lawmakers with Touching Lights of Hope Display

... at the University of Wisconsin and American Cancer Society research scholar, spoke during the event and urged lawmakers to expand access to health care and approve critical research funds. “Today, advancements in cancer research are saving more lives than ever. Strong and consistent federal ...

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