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... of experience, I have diagnosed and supported many cancer patients alongside other medical providers. This insidious disease leads to costly care and long suffering for the patient both in mind, body and spirit. I have also watched cancer take the lives (too soon) of multiple paternal family members thus I have a passion for prevention, decreasing cancer incidence and ultimately decreasing cancer recurrence.    Health Equity is the key to decreasing poor cancer outcomes. African Americans die from cancer more than any other racial or ethnic group due ... due to economic hardship and discrimination. The statistics are disheartening, shocking and unnecessary in a country with more access the care than anywhere else in the world. I desire to be a part of the change in this tide by sharing the lifestyle habits we can all implement to ...

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through issue campaigns and voter education aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to supportlaws & policies to help defeat ... in this fight foras long as it takes to defeat this terrible disease. In 2020 ACS CAN California engaged nearly 700 legislators, business and health care professionals, volunteers, and educators in a series of virtual events. Partnerships are critical to the success of our work. We look forward ...

... the next decade. But, it's widely expected that a significant part of that savings will come from cutting existing programs, which could include health programs. There are many cancer-related programs at-risk of significant cuts: Breast Cancer Prevention Programs In October, an important ... previous budget proposals have threatened to cut funding for cancer research. Medicare and Medicaid Nearly 50% of all cancer patients receive health coverage through Medicaid or Medicare. These individuals are generally our oldest, least healthy and most vulnerable citizens, and they have no alternative way of accessing affordable medical care. The Congressional Super Committee ...

... Auditorium)  1:00PM – Event Wrap Up 1:30 PM – Optional lunch at Chicago Connection  3:00 PM - Optional Opportunity to attend Senate Health and Welfare Committee   Review our priority Idaho 2025 Legislative Priority Handout Idaho Medicaid Storybook Idaho Cancer Facts & Figures ... In 2018, Idaho voters passed Medicaid expansion with 60% of the vote, sending a strong message that Idahoans wanted to see increased access to health care for their friends and neighbors. Expansion offers coverage to individuals earning up to $20,000 per year, and families of 4 earning up to ...