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Faye: Sinking Springs, PA

... survivor, Faye has experienced the dangers of delays in access to tests and treatment firsthand. After she was diagnosed in 2012, Faye’s health insurer repeatedly denied the scans her doctor ordered, which delayed her treatment by a full month and a half. “This extra delay ... tests or treatments ordered by doctors—as those delays can cost us precious, lifesaving time.”   Read More Stories About Barriers to Care     Faye: Sinking Springs, PA ...

What is ACS CAN?

... develop key public policies firmly rooted in scientific evidence that promote access to prevention and early detection, treatment and follow-up care. ACS CAN uses our expert lobbying, policy, grassroots and communications capacity to advance evidence-based solutions that reduce death and ... from cancer.  Influence Like the American Cancer Society, ACS CAN is an evidence-based organization. ACS CAN is looked to in the public health community as a leader, engaging scientists, researchers, medical providers, advocates and patients to influence critical public health policies important to our cancer mission. ACS CAN is strictly nonpartisan and does not endorse, oppose or contribute to candidates or ...

Medicaid Covers Us Film Recruitment - Thank You!

... organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority and ensure that all working families have access to affordable health insurance when they need it most.  I filled out the form. What happens now? If your story meets the basic criteria necessary to participate ... our team will follow up with you to schedule a brief phone call. We will want to learn more about you and your experience living without health insurance.      What’s involved in participating? To tell your story fully, our hope would be to spend time with you and important members of your life, such as your family, friends, community members, and health care providers (if you see them), so that we can get the full picture of your life.  If selected to participate in the project, we would hold a ...

Dr. Afroz Hafeez: Illinois

... and families.  Through the memory of Dr. Hafeez’s mother, Panjeten, as a patient experiencing diagnosis / treatment with multiple cancers and health issues over 18 years, he feels empowered to participate in the organization.  Ultimately, he had lost his 56 yr old mother to cancer.  ... efforts on many frontiers.  Dr. Hafeez comes from a background of well rounded education (BS, MD, MBA) and experiences (healthcare, public health, education, buisness). He has supported cancer research, the hospital cancer committee, establishing forums, attended ACS CAN trainings, ... and organizational leadership as well. Health equity is an important goal for our communities as it will bring a higher standard of quality care regardless of ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.  As a team, he is excited to work together to bring cancer advocacy initiatives ...

ACS CAN Florida Advocacy Hub

... Priorities included: Reducing The Toll of Tobacco Cancer Prevention and Early Dectection Cancer Research Funding Ensuring Access To Quality Care L earn more about our 2024 Florida Legislative Session Priority Outcomes!   Click Here To Complete Your Report Back Form 2025 Florida ... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Florida Legislature on initiatives to provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, and to ensure adequate funding for cancer research, lifesaving cancer screening programs, and comprehensive ...

Faith Nyong, Illinois

... American participation and donations at the annual West Suburban Making Strides for Breast Cancer event. I have also created a TAG-A-Sister health initiative that celebrates local African American Women that have completed their annual breast cancer screening, sends screening reminders, and assists at-risk women in receiving free mammograms.  My pursuit to address the need for policy changes to increase health equity for African Americans, improve access to care; as well as remove barriers to cancer screenings, treatment, and life-saving cancer research trials led me to join ACS CAN. For the last 5 ...

Jacqueline Beale, National Maryland

... served as speaker for ACS CAN’s Lights of Hope ceremony, and moderator and speaker for the ACS CAN’s National Policy Forum on the Future of Health Care. Jacqueline was invited as Congressman Steny Hoyer’s guest at the 2019 President’s State of the Union Address for her advocacy work, has ... Technologies. She is the founder of C2JB, partnering with organizations to further diversity in clinical trials, promote screenings and address health disparities.  Jacqueline received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Arts in Public Administration degrees from ...

Asian American & Pacific Islander Volunteer Caucus Events

... Elizabeth J. Cathcart-Rake, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Jasmine Gowarty, M.D., Texas Oncology, Jessica Gilbertson, National Council for Urban Indian Health, Keeshia Jones, Sisters Network, Inc. & ABCD, Sunaina Mathur, Cancer Stompers, Flecia Brown, ACS CAN Georgia Lead Volunteer, Ashton ... Lead Volunteer. Watch the Recording   Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Event Thank you for attending the Cancer Care Barriers for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders virtual discussion on May 21st, 2024 moderated by Holly Tenaglia and ...

Join Coach in the fight against cancer

... meet (virtually) with lawmakers and staff to ask them to: increase funding for cancer research and prevention, ensure that subsities that make health care more affordable are made permanent and ensure that seniors on Medicare have access to new cancer screenings without delay.  I have been a ... a bill to increase the tobacco sale age to 21 Protected funding for breast and cervical cancer screenings Improved access to quality of life care for cancer patients in Connecticut And more . Join Coach: You can join Coach in the work that he does to support ACS CAN. We are looking for ...

Post-Event Breakouts

... to build the organization by recruiting, training, and engaging diverse volunteer teams. Please join us! Thursday, October 7 (3:30pm-4:30pm ET): Health Disparities and Cancer ACS CAN is committed to eliminating health disparities and the advancement of equitable outcomes in cancer care . What does this mean for you as a volunteer advocate? What does this commitment look like at the policy level? This breakout will answer both ...

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