Colorectal Cancer
Evidence has shown that if everyone age 50 and older were screened for colorectal cancer, the death rate could be cut in half. Asymptomatic until its advanced stages, colon cancer has a five-year survival rate of over 90 percent if detected early. To ensure that everyone in Massachusetts has access to colorectal cancer screenings, we are focusing our advocacy efforts on this legislation, which will save lives and reduce costs:
An Act Ensuring Access to Life-Saving Colorectal Cancer Screenings (SB 451/HB 2185)
This bill would require private health insurance plans to cover the full range of colon cancer screenings backed by evidence-based research, putting Massachusetts in line with 26 states and the District of Columbia that guarantee such coverage, as does Medicare.
Lead sponsors: Senator Stephen Buoniconti & Representative Steven Walsh Senate Cosponsors:Stephen M. Brewer
Gale D. Candaras
James B. Eldridge
Anthony D. Galluccio
Thomas M. McGee
Marc R. Pacheco
Anthony W. Petruccelli
Bruce E. Tarr
Susan C. TuckerHouse Cosponsors:
Jennifer M. Callahan
Christine E. Canavan
Linda Dean Campbell
Joseph R. Driscoll, Jr.
James Dwyer
Robert F. Fennell
Lida E. Harkins
Louis L. Kafka
Kay S. Khan
Paul McMurtry
James J. O'Day
Denise Provost
Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
John F. Quinn
Richard J. Ross
Cleon H. Turner
Martha M. WalzClick on the links below to download additional information and resources:
Colorectal Cancer survivors speak out about their experiences and the importance of this bill! Click on each link to read their stories:
Massachusetts Campaigns
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