COLUMBIA, SC -- The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot on hold, but one thing that hasn’t stopped is cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) wants to hear from anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, is a caregiver for someone with the disease or a is healthcare provider for their latest Survivor Views survey.
The goal of the survey, which launched Thursday, April 30, and runs until Thursday, May 14, is to better understand the challenges everyone who is touched by cancer is facing during this time in order to develop policy solutions to ease this impact. This is the second survey focused on the impact COVID-19 is having on the cancer community. The survey released in April, which focused on cancer patients and survivors, found half of the 1200 respondents said coronavirus had caused a change or disruption in their health care.
“The current pandemic is affecting cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers in ways that few others understand,” said Beth Johnson, Government Relations Director for ACS CAN. “ACS CAN wants to hear the real impact COVID-19 is having on cancer care nationwide and will work to address these issues through their advocacy efforts.”
ACS CAN is already working with Members of Congress to address issues faced by the cancer community in the next stimulus package by:
The current survey takes only 10 minutes to fill out and may be taken on any internet-connected computer, tablet or smart phone.
This survey is anonymous and any identifying information provided is completely voluntary. Respondents are encouraged to share the invitation to participate with friends, family members, or colleagues who are cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, or health care providers.
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About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org.