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... and partners are working together to make sure more Floridians can benefit from this important testing.   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 ...

... life.  I developed lung cancer and had surgery as a result of the 911 disaster at the World Trade towers in lower Manhattan in New York City.  Health equity is very important to me because I have noticed that in this day and age, certain communities still are not getting the information and/or medical care that they deserve when it comes to cancer.  I am a retired Detective from the New York City Police Department and I am active with a couple ...

... abdominal pain and bleeding, she realized that her persistent weakness and exhaustion were not normal. She visited two hospitals and researched health care services online before she found a free cervical cancer screening program for patients living with HIV at Coptic Hospital. She knew it was the ... programs that will help get these lifesaving tools into the hands of every woman - no matter where she lives.   Thank you to TogetHER for Health for sharing Jackie's story and pictures for this campaign.     Jackie's cervical cancer story ...

... a candidate for president, the U.S. House or U.S. Senate, you can ask them these questions: If the Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act, how will [candidate] protect people with pre-existing conditions like cancer?  Will [candidate] commit to annual increases in funding for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute?    Did you get the chance to do it? Tell us about it with our simple reply form . They're coming! Be ready! ...