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In concert with its cancer research, prevention, and control initiatives, the Society's advocacy initiatives strive to influence public policies with special emphasis on laws or regulations to:
* Finance cancer research initiatives
* Ensure access to quality health care
* Reform managed care and protect patients
* Allow scientists to conduct potentially beneficial genetic and bioresearch with appropriate review and controls in place
* Prevent and reduce tobacco use
* Increase access to and participation in clinical trials
* Improve the management of cancer pain and symptoms
* Reduce cancer incidence rates and deaths among the medically underserved
* Provide early detection and treatment options for site-specific cancers

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