ALBANY,
N.Y., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G.
Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization
commends the State Assembly's proposed funding increase of
$2.5 million for the Cancer Services
Program (CSP) in the FY2025 Budget.
"Without access to early detection programs, many people who are
uninsured are forced to delay or forgo screenings, which could lead
to later-stage breast cancer diagnoses. This delay can mean that a
person may not seek care until the cancer has spread beyond the
breast, making it up to five times more expensive and more
difficult to treat," said Molly
Guthrie, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Susan G.
Komen. "Komen commends the New York
State Assembly for investing in the wellbeing of New Yorkers
and securing funding for this critical program, supporting the
state's vital healthcare infrastructure."
CSP is housed within the New York
State Department of Health Bureau of Cancer Prevention and
Control and was established to provide eligible uninsured or
underinsured New Yorkers with free breast, cervical and colorectal
cancer screenings, and diagnostic testing. The program also
provides outreach on public education, patient navigation and care
coordination for underserved populations to help address inequities
in cancer screening and diagnosis throughout all 62 counties. If an
individual is found to have cancer, CSP will navigate the
individual to the NYS Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program.
"I'm so pleased that the Assembly has included a significant
funding increase in its one house budget for New York State's Cancer Services Program
(CSP)," said Assembly Health Committee Chair Assemblywoman
Amy Paulin. "Early detection and
diagnosis of breast cancer saves lives. Access to these essential
early detection services is so strongly supported by CSP. Thank
you, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, for your advocacy
supporting CSP and to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening
disease."
Governor Kathy Hochul has until
April 1st to approve the
FY2025 Budget.
About Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit
breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast
cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree
approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting
millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We
advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access
to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower
people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan
G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life,
Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast
cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures.
Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO
KOMEN. Connect with us on social at
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CONTACT:
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Amanda
DeBard
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Susan G.
Komen
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(972)
701-2131
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adebard@komen.org
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