U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to medically-appropriate genetic testing to determine an individual’s risk of developing hereditary cancer—and access to evidence-based medical care to reduce risk for those who have a predisposing genetic mutation.
Substantial delays are taking place across the cancer care pathway in Nepal, with many patients waiting months between first symptoms and treatment, according to an article by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and partners.
