Governor Carney has signed HS 1 of HB 302 this week, making Delaware the eighth state in the U.S. to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The bill eliminates costs for certain patients to get these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to care for men over 40 with certain risk factors.
The Delaware legislature has passed HS 1 of HB 302, becoming just the 8th state to take action to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The bill would eliminate cost-sharing for these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to prostate cancer screenings for men over 40 who meet certain risk factors. The legislation awaits Governor Carney’s consideration. Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer are urging the governor to deliver a win to men across Delaware and sign the bill as soon as possible.
ANNAPOLIS, MD – MARCH 27, 2023 – Lance Kilpatrick has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the Government Relations Director in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C.
The following was originally published in the News Journal on December 17, 2022.
Cong. Blunt-Rochester has been honored by ACS CAN for her leadership in advocating for cancer related policies.
Breast cancer survivor Barbara Burd is honoring those who are or have been on the cancer journey with Lights of Hope.
Because of the closing of the State Capitol to visitors, we are encouraging volunteers to advocate virtually.
DOVER, DE, April 17, 2019 – Governor Carney today enacted a law that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21.
DOVER, DE - March 19, 2019- The Delaware State Senate today passed legislation (SB25) that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21.
DOVER, DE – March 5, 2019 – Governor Carney today announced his support for legislation (Senate Bill No. 25) that would raise the age of for sale of tobacco products to 21 from the current age of 18.