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Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Act

Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Act

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 4 months ago
Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants to states and Indian tribes to carry out programs to increase quality colorectal cancer screening. Requires such a program to include: (1) providing recommended colorectal cancer screening to individuals who are over 50 years of age or at high risk for such cancer; (2) providing case management and referrals for medical treatment; (3) ensuring the full continuum of follow-up and cancer care for individuals screened; (4) carrying out activities to improve the education, training, and skills of health professionals to ensure the use of evidence-based recommended and quality screening and follow-up in the prevention, detection, and control of colorectal cancer; and (5) developing and disseminating public information and education programs for the prevention, detection, and control of colorectal cancer and promoting the benefits of receiving screenings through this program. Gives priority to low-income individuals who lack adequate coverage under health insurance and health plans with respect to screenings for colorectal cancer. Allows the Secretary to provide training and technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of programs funded by a grant under this Act. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to individuals who have been screened for colorectal cancer under this Act and who need treatment for complications due to screening or colorectal cancer. Applies provisions related to breast and cervical cancer programs to programs under this Act.

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May 14, 2012

I started this because I watched someone I love struggle with a diagnosis that could have been changed by an earlier screening. Reading through your stories confirms that my family is far from alone in feeling the weight of these gaps in our healthcare system.

May 14, 2012

Seeing this momentum grow brings back the ache of losing my brother to a disease that should have been caught much earlier. Your dedication proves that we are no longer fighting this battle in the dark.

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Sarah Conway
14 years ago Featured

Early detection saves lives. My aunt survived only because she caught it in time. Everyone should have access to these screenings regardless of what they make.

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Mark Doyle
14 years ago Featured

COST SHOULD NEVER BE A REASON SOMEONE DIES FROM THIS. GET IT DONE NOW.

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Brenda Chavez
14 years ago Featured

my husband found out too late. if he could have just gotten screened earlier he might still be here. please make this happen for others.

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