Accelerating Innovations in Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

This year roughly 10,240 Idahoans will be diagnosed with cancer. Thanks in part to advances in cancer research and treatment, we are saving more lives than ever. But cancer remains a critical public health problem and getting new and affordable therapies from the research lab to the patient will require collaborative solutions from researchers, business leaders, health care providers and policymakers.

On Wednesday, September 15, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a virtual policy forum to discuss some of these new research advances, cancer early detection efforts and the future of cancer care in Idaho. Join us for the online event, Accelerating Innovations: Clinical Trials and Research, starting at 10 a.m. MDT.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Whitney Jones will highlight new technology that is currently being developed to detect multiple cancers early through a simple blood test. ACS CAN supports legislation in Congress that would create a pathway for Medicare coverage of these multi-cancer screening tests following FDA approval. The legislation (S 1873) is supported by Senator Mike Crapo, one of the lead bipartisan sponsors who introduced it in the U.S. Senate.

Additionally, a panel of speakers moderated by Jay Larsen of Idaho Technology Council will discuss cancer research taking place in Idaho, as well as challenges and opportunities for cancer care in a rural state.

RSVP at www.fightcancer.org/idaho. Registration closes on Tuesday, September 14 at Noon MDT.

WHAT: ACS CAN Idaho Policy Forum, Accelerating Innovations: Clinical Trials and Research on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Whitney Jones, gastroenterologist, adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky
Jay Larsen, founder and CEO, Idaho Technology Council
Dr. Krishna Alluri, oncologist and hematologist, St. Luke’s Cancer Institute
Dr. Carolyn Bohach, co-chair, Idaho Bio Alliance of Medicine
Cheryl Adams, co-chair, Idaho Bio Alliance of Medicine

For questions and information, contact Kristin Page Nei, ACS CAN Idaho, at kristin.page.nei@cancer.org.

About ACS CAN at 20
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers at every level of government. ACS CAN empowers volunteers across the country to make their voices heard to influence evidence-based public policy change that saves lives. We believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. Since 2001, as the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers and save more lives from cancer. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org.