Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act

The Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (S 2213) establishes new services and programs to improve care for cancer survivors, who number approximately 18 million in the U.S. and are projected to reach 26 million by 2040. The bill requires Medicare to cover cancer care planning and coordination services, mandates Medicaid coverage for cancer fertility services, and creates demonstration programs to test new survivorship care models. It also establishes a comprehensive cancer survivorship program with resource centers for survivors and healthcare professionals, along with employment assistance programs for cancer survivors facing work barriers. The bill addresses disparities in care for racial/ethnic minorities, rural survivors, and children with cancer, focusing on transitions from cancer treatment to ongoing care. These provisions directly affect cancer survivors, their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers across the country.