Bipartisan Push for Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Act
A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to pass the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. The bill, led by Rep. Brett Guthrie, has garnered significant support from lawmakers and advocacy organizations. It aims to create a pathway for Medicare to cover multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests once they receive FDA approval.
The act is crucial as over 70% of cancer-related deaths come from cancers for which there are no commonly available screenings. MCED tests can identify multiple cancer types, including colon cancer, with a simple blood sample before symptoms appear. This was not an option for Alex Herring, who was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer at 34 years old. His cancer began as a tumor in his colon, which eventually metastasized to his liver. An early screening could have saved his life.
The bill has received support from nearly 400 lawmakers and over 550 advocacy organizations. Congress must act swiftly to pass the MCED Act to prevent late-stage cancer diagnoses and save lives.
The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act is a significant step towards improving cancer detection and treatment. If passed, it will provide Medicare beneficiaries access to potentially life-saving MCED tests. Congress is urged to act swiftly to make this a reality.
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