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Earlier cancer detection saves lives & improves health outcomes! Great to see @GMA reporting on the #MCED blood test that's finding cancer earlier, at more treatable stages: abcnews.com/video/133462069/
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Good news: This week, the EARLY Act Reauthorization unanimously passed the @HouseCommerce @EnergyCommerce Committee!
This bill supports @CDC_Cancer programs and services that address the unique needs of young women with or at risk for #BreastCancer.
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Ending Medicaid expansion would cost lives, cancer patient, advocates say oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…
"Had I not had Medicaid and those life-saving treatments, I would not be here today." Volunteer Aisha Patterson spoke to @KFOR urging lawmakers to protect Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma. kfor.com/news/local/breast-c…
ACS CAN volunteer and Medicaid recipient, Aisha Patterson, spoke to @StateImpactOK on the importance of protecting Medicaid expansion for Oklahomans. “It's too important for lawmakers to be looking here for budget flexibility.
Lawmakers are advancing two measures that would clear a path for adjusting or reversing Medicaid expansion.
Cancer advocates warn they could threaten access to care in a state with the fourth-highest cancer mortality rate in the country: bit.ly/4t264cL
The U.S. House of Representatives just voted YES on the year-end spending bill! Thank you @TomColeOK04 for elevating cancer issues in this package to ensure patients, survivors, and families benefit from advances in #CancerResearch, prevention, detection, and treatment.
The House is expected to vote on a spending bill this week that brings us closer to new treatments, earlier detection & more lives saved from cancer. But only if lawmakers follow through.
Send a message to your lawmaker now urging them to pass this bill ⬇️act.fightcancer.org/a/urge-y…
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We stand with @PreventCancer and 550+ organizations urging #Congress to pass the bipartisan #MCEDAct and expand access to early cancer detection.
We urge @LeaderJohnThune, @SenSchumer, @SpeakerJohnson, and @RepJeffries to advance this bill.
More than 550 cancer advocacy organizations nationwide have highlighted the importance of the #MCEDAct. With tremendous bipartisan, bicameral backing, this legislation is ready to pass this January. @LeaderJohnThune @SenSchumer @SpeakerJohnson @RepJeffries Let’s get this done.
Cancer doesn't wait and Congress can't either. @SenatorLankford @SenMullin we're counting on you to push the #MCEDAct across the finish line now!
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The #MCEDAct hit 400 cosponsors today!
As the most-supported bill in Congress, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to get this important legislation over the finish line. 💪
If passed, it could help innovative cancer #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
“This isn’t about partisanship. It’s about values, community, compassion and responsibility.” Shagah Zakerion, a cancer survivor and Tulsa business owner, could lose the coverage she needs if the enhanced ACA tax credits are not renewed by Congress. tulsaworld.com/opinion/colum…
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Millions can afford health insurance thanks to health care #TaxCredits. But these are set to expire at the end of 2025, which could cause working families & patients to face crushing hikes in costs.
Urge Congress to renew the health care tax credits now⬇️act.fightcancer.org/a/congre…
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Breaking: #MCEDAct just passed @WaysandMeansGOP @WaysMeansCmte unanimously!
Thank you to Chairman @RepJasonSmith and Ranking Member @RepRichardNeal for your support, and to @RepArrington and @RepTeriSewell for introducing this critical legislation. #CancerLobbyDay (1/2)
Thank you @repkevinhern for your support of the #MCEDAct at the @WaysMeansCmte @WaysandMeansGOP markup today! #EarlyDetection of cancer saves lives. Please push for all of Congress to support final passage of this important legislation. #CancerLobbyDay
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Thank you Meg w/ @repkevinhern for meeting with us today to discuss how we can #protectcancercures We appreciate your support in the fight to end cancer as we know it for everyone and I look forward to watching you in Ways and Means tomorrow! @ACSCAN @ACSCANOK #CancerLobbyDay
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Thank you Layne w/ @SenatorLankford for meeting with us today to discuss #protectcancercures We appreciate your support in the fight to end cancer as we know it for everyone! @ACSCAN @ACSCANOK #CancerLobbyDay
Thank you @SenMullin @SenatorLankford @TomColeOK04 @repkevinhern @RepBice @RepFrankLucas for your support of legislation to help more seniors access #EarlyDetection tests.
The #MCEDAct reached a huge milestone last week: 61 supporters in the Senate & 291 in the House!
This is incredible bipartisan support. If passed, the bill could help #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
We urge Congress to act swiftly & support final passage.
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.@ACSCAN urges Congress to pass the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. #MCED tests could be a major breakthrough in reducing the cancer burden—but only if people can access them.
Did you know that scientists are developing new blood tests that will screen for dozens of cancers at once?
It may sound too good to be true, but it's real progress happening right now.
Diagnosing cancer early, when it’s easier to treat, can save lives. #EarlyDetection (1/2)
ICYMI: New billboards up in Oklahoma City calling on Congress not to cut funding for cancer research. We urge @TomColeOK04 to #ProtectCancerCures Thank you to Howie Jackson for sharing your story. @kfor kfor.com/news/local/billboar…
