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Tell the Ohio House Insurance Committee Chairman to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

Biomarker testing can help ensure cancer patients get the right treatment for their exact cancer. But not all patients who can benefit from biomarker testing are able to get it, and we need lawmakers to help change that.

Latest Updates

January 24, 2024
Ohio

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) condemns the state legislature for overriding Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto that protected local control of policies to protect kids from Big Tobacco.

January 8, 2024
Ohio

As lawmakers dive into the 2024 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Buckeyes.

December 13, 2023
Ohio

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) condemns the House for not standing up for the health of Ohioans and putting our children at greater risk of becoming Big Tobacco’s next customers. Instead of offering solutions to address the health of our residents, lawmakers have now limited what local governments can do to prevent people from starting to use tobacco and help people quit.

October 18, 2023
Ohio

The Award is the Highest Honor Presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Ohio Events

May 7, 2024EST
Columbus, OH

Join fellow cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates from around Ohio in asking lawmakers to make cancer a top priority. By attending, you will be instrumental in helping significantly impact the lives of cancer patients in Ohio. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

State Contacts

Sarah Morris (she/her)
Grassroots Manager
Leo Almeida (he/him)
Government Relations Director
Michelle Zimmerman (she/her)
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy

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