Urge Your Representative to Join the Pediatric Cancer Caucus
Recently, Rep. Joseph Sestak (D-PA) announced the formation of a bipartisan Pediatric Cancer Caucus, which he will chair, to provide a voice for children in this country who are suffering from cancer. The caucus is still being formed and looking for members. If your representative has been a champion of cancer causes, please urge them to join the Pediatric Cancer Caucus.
Act Now! - Urge Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Co-Sponsor Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Legislation
Pennsylvania state Rep. Anthony DeLuca is seeking support from his colleagues for legislation (HB 85) that would require insurance companies to cover “routine care costs” for cancer patients enrolled in a clinical trial. These are the same costs that are covered by insurance for a patient taking standard therapy. Please, take a moment to contact your elected state representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HB 85 today!
Act Now! - Urge Pennsylvania Senate to Co-Sponsor Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Legislation
Pennsylvania state Sen. Michael O’Pake has circulated a memo seeking support from his colleagues for legislation that would require insurance companies to cover “routine care costs” for cancer patients enrolled in a clinical trial. These are the same costs that are covered by insurance for a patient taking standard therapy. Contact your state senators and ask them to co-sponsor Sen. O’Pake’s legislation now!
