
Lisa Lacasse
@llacasseacscan
President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @ACSCAN. Cancer Fighting Advocate. Mom to gang of 4.
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http://fightcancer.org 15-01-2019 20:49:58
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These proposed cuts in the budget bill will kick nearly 11 million people off their health insurance, including cancer patients in PA. You can't put a price on people's lives. Senator Dave McCormick Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. can we count on you to vote NO? #ProtectAffordableCare #ProtectMedicaid


The budget bill under consideration in the U.S. Senate would kick nearly 11 million people off their health insurance and raise health care costs for all of us. Shelley Moore Capito & Senator Jim Justice, vote NO on the bill to #ProtectMedicaid and #ProtectAffordableCare!


It’s clear: cuts to affordable health care will harm cancer patients. Senator Thom Tillis don't let this happen. Vote NO to #ProtectAffordableCare & #ProtectMedicaid.

Lisa Lacasse, President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network highlights the racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities in U.S. clinical trials—and why underrepresentation leads to data that doesn’t reflect America." Watch the full event: thehill.com/events/past/52… Sponsored by: Eli Lilly and Company #TheHillHealth



The U.S. Senate could vote any day now on the bill that will kick millions off #Medicaid & increase health care costs for all Alaskans. Call on our federal leadership today to #ProtectMedicaid Sen. Lisa Murkowski Sen. Dan Sullivan Congressman Nick Begich please vote NO & stop these cuts.


Excellent article from Dr. Joseph Muscato on the impact Medicaid cuts would have on cancer patients. We’re hopeful Josh Hawley and Senator Eric Schmitt will oppose these cuts. #ProtectMedicaid columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_…

This week, Dr. Roy Jensen, former American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network national board member, had a Letter to the Editor published in the KansasCityStar calling on Senator Jerry Moran & Dr. Roger Marshall to vote NO & reject these harmful cuts to #Medicaid. Check out Dr. Jensen's full letter kansascity.com/.../lett.../ar…




This morning’s CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 segment is a powerful reminder of what’s on the line when #cancerresearch funding is at stake. Top researchers are sounding the alarm. “This is the first time I’ve felt an existential crisis in our ability to make progress.” cbsnews.com/news/when-is-c…

Without Medicaid, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteer, Jamie couldn’t afford treatment or access her longtime cancer specialists. Her care is ongoing and expensive. She’s alive today because of Medicaid. Now, Jamie’s using her voice to ask Rep. Jeff Hurd and Congress to vote no and #protectmedicaid



.American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network urges the House to stop this unprecedented attack on access to health care for millions, including cancer patients and survivors. Lives are on the line.

⚠️A new study by researchers at NIH found that 14 cancers had increased among people under the age of 50.⚠️Agencies like NIH & National Cancer Institute are vital in raising awareness & leading breakthroughs to reverse this trend. Congress, invest in #CancerResearch! newsweek.com/study-finds-14…


As we work to break down the effects of the bill, join us for a virtual event where you’ll hear from ACS CAN President Lisa Lacasse & other experts about the bill, the impact you made, & what happens next. 📌 July 10, 8 pm ET | 5 pm PT ➡️ RSVP: act.fightcancer.org/a/health-care-… (2/2)


