American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Montana - ACS CAN

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ACS CAN has a long and proud history of working with elected leaders on both sides of the aisle to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Simply put, cancer doesn't care how you vote. That's why it is so exciting that President Biden has announced renewed momentum in his Cancer Moonshot Initiative! This is a deeply personal issue that has taken too much from too many for too long. And with the President's support and a sustained commitment from Republicans and Democrats in Congress we can end the scourge of cancer. Thank you, President Biden, for working for cancer patients and their families!

That's also why we need support from US Senate candidates Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy. However, thus far to date neither candidate has signed onto the Cancer Promise.

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Biden, in rare appearance since stepping aside, touts moonshot program As much of the nation’s attention shifts to Harris, Biden signals he will focus his remaining time in office on issues close to his heart

The Clean Indoor Air Act passed in 2005 with bipartisan support protecting workers, customers and their families. New ads from DPHHS celebrate the progress as a state and show what we can achieve when we work together!

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Do you know what the number one source of cancer research is?
(Hint: It's not the American Cancer Society!)

It's the US government - and right now Congress is preparing their budget for the next fiscal year. We need your help to send a loud and clear message that we need to continue to invest in cancer research.

Please take a minute to sign our online petition and let Senators Tester and Daines, and Congressman Rosendale know that you think cancer research funding deserves their support. Then take the next step and help us spread the word - share with others on your FB page.

Cancer diagnoses are at an all-time high. Congress must prioritize cancer research funding. ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

This news story out of Wyoming highlights the fight for Medicaid Expansion in our neighboring state. There are so many caregivers and healthcare workers in Montana, just like Angie Dax, that have healthcare coverage because Republicans and Democrats worked together to pass Medicaid Expansion nearly a decade ago!

Experts say Medicaid expansion critical to saving Wyoming's health care industry CHEYENNE — Casper resident Angie Dax sat on the edge of her bed with a bottle of pills in her hand.

Did you know… simply having health coverage is one of the largest determining factors for survivorship against cancer?

Research continues to show that cancer patients living in states with lower income Medicaid eligibility limits see significantly worse survival rates for most cancer in comparison to states with higher limits.

Medicaid expansion has delivered staggering results for Montana health outcomes and literally saved lives. Through February, the Montana Department of Health & Human Services reports Medicaid expansion enrollees have benefitted from 107,224 colon cancer and 147,778 breast cancer screenings since 2017. The state also reports 30,485 cases of colon cancer potentially averted and 4,088 cases of breast cancer treated.

Go to fightcancer.org/montana to learn more!

Montana Welcome to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's Montana page! ACS CAN Montana is the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy arm of the American Cancer Society.

Montana residents should check their status following the completion of the Medicaid “unwinding”, as 1 in 10 were removed from coverage, many for procedural reasons and who might still be eligible.

Montanans who are unsure if they qualify for Medicaid, if they remain enrolled or if they qualify for an affordable plan on the health exchange should visit Cover Montana at https://covermt.org to learn more about their enrollment options.

Cover Montana – Connecting you to health insurance coverage Fair Hearings and Administrative Review – Understanding your right to appeal decisions made by the Office of Public Assistance

Join the AAPI Volunteer Caucus on Wednesday, October 18 at 5 pm (PDT) / 8 pm (EDT) to learn more about the Affinity Group, their plans for 2024, and next steps to join the Caucus! Register today

Join us to learn more about the AAPI Volunteer Caucus Join us for an onboarding meeting to learn more about the purpose and mission of the Asian American & Pacific Islander Volunteer Caucus, member roles and responsibilities, plans for 2024, and much more! www.fightcancer.org/aapinewmember

Aprende más sobre el valor, la importancia y el impacto de la participación de las comunidades hispanas/latinas en la investigación del cáncer, incluidas las pruebas clínicas. ¡Regístrate hoy! www.fightcancer.org/portufamilia

Learn more about the value, importance, and impact of the participation of Hispanic/Latino communities in cancer research like clinical trials. Register today! This event will be presented in Spanish with live English interpretation. www.fightcancer.org/foryourfamily

Our team had so much fun promoting our Lights of Hope fundraiser this past weekend at the Great Falls Voyagers game!

If you weren't able to join us you can still donate! Visit our page https://bit.ly/montanaLOH to make a donation in honor of a loved one that has been touched by cancer.

Every $10 donation helps us send a visible reminder to Congress that they need to make fighting cancer a legislative priority.

This week the Senate introduced the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Act, which would allow to cover multi-cancer screening tests, once approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and proven to have clinical benefit. The bill aims to improve future equitable access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries in order to increase early detection of more cancers for more individuals.

Because the risk of cancer increases with age, Medicare beneficiaries make up the majority of individuals diagnosed with and are especially vulnerable to the disease. The Act creates a pathway to ensure timely Medicare coverage of new, innovative multi-cancer screening tests and expand access to early detection once clinical benefit is shown.

“Detecting cancer early can be the difference between life and death,” said American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN President Lisa Lacasse. “While overall cancer mortality rates have been declining for more than two decades in the United States, racial, socioeconomic and geographic disparities persist and have a higher prevalence in underserved communities. A simple blood test may be more accessible to such residents, extending screening opportunities to rural areas across the nation and within communities of color by ensuring Medicare recipients can access new, innovative screening options, once FDA-approved and proven effective.”

We call on Congress to prioritize passage of this important legislation this year.

Read more: https://www.fightcancer.org/releases/multi-cancer-early-detection-bill-would-create-pathway-coverage-millions-cancer-screenings

Senator Jon Tester, we stand with the millions of cancer patients, survivors, and families who are counting on you to protect cancer research and access to care in the debt ceiling proposal. We urge you to make sure there are .

Right now, millions of cancer patients, survivors, and families are counting on lawmakers to protect cancer research funding, prevention, early detection and access to care through Medicaid.

Congress: Don’t let them down and risk progress in the fight against cancer. Oppose cuts to cancer cures and care in any debt ceiling proposal.

On Friday, our volunteers met with lawmakers to talk about a bill that would cut funding for to***co use prevention and chronic disease programming in Montana.

Yesterday, this bill was tabled in committee. We did it!

Thank you to all of our 2023 Celebration on the Hill participants and to every lawmaker that took time to meet with our volunteers.

Unfortunately, more Montanans, especially kids, are using e-ci******es. Now is the time to invest in prevention and cessation programs so we can reduce to***co's real and long-term harm in our state.

Click the link to send a message to lawmakers, urging them to protect funding for to***co prevention in Montana! https://act.fightcancer.org/a/mtupp

JOIN US! Our 2023 Montana Celebration on the Hill is an impactful day of action.

By meeting with your lawmakers, you will help improve the lives of thousands of families across Montana.

Never participated in a meeting with your lawmaker? Don’t worry! We will provide you with training and all the tools to be successful. All you need is passion to make an impact in the fight against cancer.

Click to register http://bit.ly/3I5FUAy

Thanks for joining us for our 8th Annual Montana Cancer Summit!

We heard from medical providers, survivors, caretakers, patient advocates, and other industry leaders about the many challenges rural cancer patients face and its impact on access to care and cost.

Thank you to our Friend Sponsors and their support for our 8th Annual Montana Cancer Summit coming up this Wednesday, November 2nd at 10:00am MT.

Crowley Fleck PLLP Montana BioScience Alliance Mountain-Pacific Quality Health

To RSVP to our upcoming Cancer Summit: The Cost of Cancer Through a Health Equity Lens, click here: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/acs-can-8th-annual-montana-cancer-summit-cost-cancer-through-health-equity-lens

A big thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for supporting our 8th Annual Montana Cancer Summit taking place this Wednesday, November 2nd at 10:00am.

Billings Clinic, Janssen Oncology, Mountain Health CO-OP, Montana Association of Health Care Purchasers, PhRMA, Sanofi US, and Montana State Oncology Society

To RSVP to the Cancer Summit: The Cost of Cancer Through a Health Equity Lens, click here: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/acs-can-8th-annual-montana-cancer-summit-cost-cancer-through-health-equity-lens

Thank you to these Silver Sponsors for supporting our 8th Annual Montana Cancer Summit coming up on Wednesday, November 2nd at 10:00am MT.

Amgen Bozeman Health Benefis Health System Bristol Myers Squibb Genentech Merck PacificSource Montana's Credit Unions

To RSVP to our upcoming Cancer Summit: The Cost of Cancer Through a Health Equity Lens, click here: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/acs-can-8th-annual-montana-cancer-summit-cost-cancer-through-health-equity-lens

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor Pfizer for supporting our 8th Annual Montana Cancer Summit coming up on Wednesday, November 2nd at 10:00am MT.

Pfizer is in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. They innovate every day to make the world a healthier place. It was Charles Pfizer’s vision at the beginning and it holds true today.

To RSVP to our upcoming Cancer Summit: The Cost of Cancer Through a Health Equity Lens, click here: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/acs-can-8th-annual-montana-cancer-summit-cost-cancer-through-health-equity-lens

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor GRAIL for supporting our 8th Annual Montana Cancer Summit coming up on Wednesday, November 2nd at 10:00am MT.

GRAIL is a healthcare company focused on saving lives and improving health by pioneering new technologies for early cancer detection.

To RSVP to our upcoming Cancer Summit: The Cost of Cancer Through a Health Equity Lens, click here: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/acs-can-8th-annual-montana-cancer-summit-cost-cancer-through-health-equity-lens

New study about the use of e-ci******es in middle and high school students!

New Study from CDC Shows More than 2.5 Million Youth Use E-ci******es The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study today showing youth e-cigarette use remains high in 2022.

ACS CAN Montana is doing a fundraiser! Plants for Hope.

Brighten your home with beautiful houseplants delivered straight to your home, all while raising money to help create a world without cancer. Thorsen's Greenhouse offers a variety of different options from easy-to-care for plants (no green thumb required) to pet-friendly plants that make sure your furry friends are safe. Each plant can be paired with a pot or planter so it's ready to be displayed in your home as soon as it arrives, and every plant purchase comes with specific care instructions to take the guesswork out of plant parenthood. It's an easy and convenient way to brighten your home.

When you purchase a Plant for Hope, 30% of the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Action Network to help make cancer a top priority for public officials at the federal, state, and local levels. Visit thehouseplantcollective.com/home to shop the plants and make sure you enter the code fightcancer at checkout to have your purchase go towards the fundraiser. The fundraiser ends Sunday, September 25th

This is what it's all about! Today, our Montana advocates from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN met with members of Congress to talk about important cancer issues on this

Thank you to Jon Tester, Steve Daines, and Representative Matt Rosendale for meeting with us. Cancer is nonpartisan and we must work together to reduce the cancer burden for all Montanans.

We appreciate your work to make cancer a national priority!

The energy in this room is palpable. It’s so great to be back in person for !

Hundreds of advocates, including volunteers from our great state of Montana, will converge on Capitol Hill urging Congress to support:

✅ Increased funding for cancer research to continue to make finding cures a reality

✅ Critical prevention programs and treatment of cancer

✅ Equitable access to cancer care

In Billings? Join us tomorrow (6/21) at The Northern Hotel in Billings for a discussion on and the with and . Local Montanans will talk about the accessibility of innovative clinical trials for patients throughout our state and the research that is being done right here in our backyard

It's happening tomorrow! Join us for the 2022 Multi-State Volunteer Summit! With raffle baskets from every state participating, you may leave with more than just a winning experience. It's not too late to RSVP: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/multi-state-volunteer-summit-1

The FDA released its proposed rules today to eliminate menthol ci******es and all flavors in all ci**rs. Ending menthol flavoring in ci******es is a long overdue step forward in reducing the number of young people who start using to***co products and Big Tobacco’s targeting of Black communities, who consistently report the highest prevalence of menthol cigarette use. Additionally, eliminating flavors in all ci**rs will help reduce youth initiation and save kids from a lifetime of addiction to these deadly products.

The long-awaited action to eliminate menthol flavoring in ci******es ends the decades-long deference to the to***co industry, which has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to profit from products that result in death.

Read our full statement here:
www.fightcancer.org/releases/fda-releases-proposed-rules-prohibit-menthol-flavoring-ci******es-and-all-flavors-ci**rs

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Montana - ACS CAN updated their address.

They did it! Last night, after months of delay, Congress passed a budget that increases funding for cancer research. We know this funding is long overdue and desperately needed. Thank you to the thousands of ACS CAN volunteers who raised their voices to help make this happen.

This is a big step. But we also know Congress can do more. Stay tuned for more opportunities to make your voice heard when Congress starts negotiating this year’s budget bill.

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors who helped make the ACS CAN Montana 7th Annual Cancer Summit possible; Benefis Health System , Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana , Bozeman Health , Bristol Myers Squibb, Montana BioScience Alliance , Montana's Credit Unions, PacificSource and Pfizer.

Did you miss it? Don't worry because you can view and share the recorded version of event by visiting http://acscan.windrosemedia.com/ and clicking the archived events tab.