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Legislation aimed at improving health outcomes for Texans is Headed to the Governor’s Desk
AUSTIN, TX – Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 989 to increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for each patient. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is ... precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. For example, patients with certain lung cancer types who received biomarker testing and targeted therapy had a 31% reduction in mortality. But to determine if a patient will benefit from certain targeted ...
**MEDIA ADVISORY – RALLY **
... on Tuesday, April 25 to ask legislators to support Senate Bill 1196 / Assembly Bill 1673, which aims to improve New Yorkers’ access to biomarker testing – a tool that opens the door to precision medicine. WHAT: ACS CAN New York Cancer Action Day WHO: Over 160 cancer survivors, caregivers and patient advocates representing ACS CAN to rally around biomarker testing legislation WHERE: The Well, New York State Legislative Office Building WHEN: Tuesday, April 25, 11:15 am ...
Lawmakers can improve the odds in New Yorkers' battles against cancer
... burden of their diagnosis. The next step in minimizing cancer’s burden should be to ensure that New Yorkers who could benefit have access to biomarker testing--a critical component of precision medicine. The results of these biomarker tests can help match patients with the right treatment at the right time. Recent studies show that biomarker testing can improve outcomes ...
House Passed Bill Expected to Revolutionize Treatment for Cancer and Other Diseases for Georgians
... and national public health groups and hospitals are expressing their support for the bill that would enable more Georgians to access appropriate biomarker testing -- a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that has become an increasingly important step in the treatment of cancer due to its impact in improving survivorship and quality of life for patients. Biomarker testing is also important to the treatment of other diseases and conditions. The below statement is on behalf of the 38 organizations ...
Michigan Legislative Cancer and BioSciences Caucus meeting on Biomarkers
... the briefing. Join us virtually on September 16 th at 12 PM as experts from around the state discuss the science and application of biomarker testing, how biomarkers have advanced treatment for so many patients, and the critical need to make testing more accessible for Michiganders. 0 ...
Iowa Cancer Action Day 2024
... an incredible day of action! 2024 Iowa Cancer Action Day Tuesday, February 6, 2024 ACS CAN Iowa 2024 legislative priority: Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Iowa To learn more about biomarker testing in Iowa, visit our campaign site: www.fightcancer.org/IABiomarkers Activities List: Sign Our Petition Invite a Friend to ...
New Survey: 1 in 10 Cancer Patients Has Been Impacted by Nation’s Drug Shortages with Significant Delays to Cancer Care
... the current issue as well as prevent future crises.” In addition to the impact of the current drug shortages, respondents were asked if biomarker testing, an increasingly important tool in cancer care, had changed the course of their treatment. An overwhelming majority of respondents (77%) who have had biomarker testing agreed that the results gave their provider valuable information that led to better treatment, with the same number (77%) of ...
ACS CAN 2022 Montana Virtual Policy Briefing: Biomarker Testing - The Key to Precision Medicine
Pre-registration has now closed, but you can still join us the day of the event here: acscanbiomarkers.windrosemedia.com Biomarker testing is growing increasingly important in cancer care, allowing doctors to better understand and tailor treatment to an individual patient’s unique disease. Timely access to appropriate biomarker testing can help achieve better health outcomes, improve quality of life and reduce costs by connecting patients to the most effective ...
Time for Mills to Bring Precision Medicine to all Mainers
... – Last week, The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee voted to fund LD 1577 An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing. This legislation, which passed both House and Senate chambers earlier this month with broad bipartisan support, would increase access to biomarker testing for Mainers who need it, ensuring they can receive the right treatment at the right time for their disease. The following can ...
Ohio is One Step Closer to Unlocking Precision Medicine
... advocacy organizations, medical associations, and health systems are asking members of the Ohio House Insurance Committee to support HB 608: biomarker testing legislation. This legislation would ensure more Ohioans’ can access game-changing testing which helps ensure patients get the right treatment at the right time by allowing doctors to precisely target a patient’s individual cancer. More information on the biomarker testing legislation and the current list of industry support can be found here. Ohio is One Step Closer to Unlocking Precision Medicine ...
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