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ACS CAN Supports Measure to Protect Delaware’s Young People from the Dangers of Tobacco
... who are alive now that will die prematurely due to smoking-related disease. It is the single largest preventable cause of death. The annual health care costs in Delaware directly caused by smoking are $532 million. “Increasing the sale age for tobacco products to 21, or Tobacco 21, is a ... thank Governor Carney and bill sponsor Townsend for their support and look forward to working with our leaders to save lives and protect the health of Delaware’s young people.” 0 ACS CAN Supports Measure to Protect Delaware’s Young People from the Dangers of Tobacco ...
Delaware 2017 Legislative Highlights
... officials to move forward with a 50 cent increase to the state’s cigarette tax is a victory for the tobacco industry and ignores the proven health benefits a $ 1.00 increase would have delivered. Cancer Control The FY ’18 state cancer control budget for programs and services ... the Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program – a program that provides women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, access to health care and treatment services through the state’s Medicaid program. Quality of Life House Bill 44 clarifies that every prescriber holding a ...
Key Cancer Screening Bill Passes Delaware Legislature
... the people who need them can get them. For many, the cost of cancer screenings can be a barrier, preventing them from seeking out the preventive care that can detect cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages,” said Lance Kilpatrick, Government Relations Director for ACS CAN in ... 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 ... the mission to end prostate cancer and help all who are impacted. ZERO advances research, provides support, and creates solutions to achieve health equity to meet the most critical needs of our community. From early detection to survivorship, ZERO is the premier resource for prostate ...
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
... said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “She has been a driving force behind numerous pieces of legislation aimed at increasing access to care, diversifying enrollment in clinical trials and reducing the toll of tobacco nationwide. ACS CAN looks forward to continued partnership as we ... for families across the country.” Rep. Blunt-Rochester serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over much of health policy, and is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. She is a cosponsor of a number of bills intended to reduce the burden of cancer ... the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 7286) to expand tobacco cessation coverage to all Medicaid beneficiaries during the COVID-19 public health emergency. In January 2020, Rep. Blunt-Rochester invited ACS CAN volunteer and cancer survivor Jan White to attend the State of the Union as ...
Lance Kilpatrick Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Lead Government Relations in Maryland, Delaware & D.C.
... comes to ACS CAN after a dozen years at AARP’s national office, serving on campaign teams that led to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Part D. Most recently he served as AFSCME Maryland’s Legislative & Political Director, working with Executive Board ... 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 ...
Expanding access to early detection would improve cancer survivorship. This is how
... some rare cancers. If clinical trials demonstrate benefit and the FDA approves, these types of tests would be an incredible asset in cancer care and have the potential to save countless lives. I am thrilled at the prospect that my patients — and those of my colleagues — might be ... all the more critical. This bill, which has received bipartisan support and co-sponsorship from 54 senators, would also give the Secretary of Health and Human Services authority to cover new multi-cancer technology in the future, without the need for additional legislation. In focusing on this groundbreaking technology, policymakers in Washington signal to their constituents that early detection and patient health are priorities. As a practitioner in and resident of Delaware, I applaud Sen. Tom Carper and Sen. Chris Coons’ and Rep. Lisa Blunt ...
Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Delaware
... more Delaware residents can benefit from this important testing! Video of maggies_biomarker_story What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...