cancer

Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men

Advocacy groups said Livingston's bill is a crucial step toward improving prostate cancer treatment and reducing the cancer burden in Alabama.

Alex Jobin

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September 29, 2025

Opinion

New blood tests that detect cancer at early stages could save countless lives

We know early detection means everything. A multi-cancer early detection test would be a game-changer.

Keshonda Nobles

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August 26, 2025

Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding

NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants.

Wesley Walter

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March 12, 2025

Opinion

Life-changing cancer detection legislation has Alabama roots

Legislation would establish Medicare coverage for new blood tests capable of detecting cancer at early stages.

Claudia Hardy

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March 4, 2025

Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters

Traditional firefighters' families are already eligible for compensation if their loved one dies from work-related cancer.

Alex Jobin

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September 4, 2024

Sewell’s legislation to expand access to cancer screenings passes committee

New MCED screenings are emerging which hold the potential to detect dozens of forms of cancer with a simple blood test.

July 1, 2024

Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care

Sewell's visit to UAB comes during National Cancer Survivors Month.

June 17, 2024

Woman’s mother died from cancer while incarcerated. Now she wants answers

Kristi’s mother would succumb to cancer, but neither of them was aware of it.

Patrick Darrington

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August 1, 2023

Troy University researcher successfully reduces prostate cancer protein

Jones aims to identify ways researchers can understand the molecular cues that help drive cancer.

July 27, 2023