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Pennsylvania will become the 20th state to increase access to biomarker testing – ACS CAN Pennsylvania

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Jul 19, 2024, 14:31

Pennsylvania will become the 20th state to increase access to biomarker testing – ACS CAN Pennsylvania

ACS CAN Pennsylvania (American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Pennsylvania) shared a post on X:

”When Governor Josh Shapiro signs HB 1754 into law, Pennsylvania will become the 20th state to increase access to biomarker testing. We have the chance to shape treatment for cancer, ALS, Alzheimer’s, certain autoimmune disorder, and more. Read further.”

Karen Knudsen shared ACS CAN Pennsylvania’s post on X, adding:

”Enacting legislation that facilitates matching cancer patients to the right therapy is so critical when it comes to improving outcomes!”

Source: ACS CAN Pennsylvania/X and Karen Knudsen/X

Karen Knudsen is the CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Prior to joining ACS, Dr. Knudsen served as executive vice president of Oncology Services and enterprise director for Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health. She also served as president for the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) and on the board of directors of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). She serves on the board of advisors for the National Cancer Institute and on 12 external advisory boards for NCI-designated cancer centers. She is an active member of several committees with the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), in addition to serving on other academic and for-profit advisory boards.