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Tennessee just became the latest state to require insurance coverage for lifesaving biomarker tests that catch cancer and other diseases early. The new law, championed by a lung cancer survivor, takes effect in January.
Tennessee lawmakers just passed a bill to expand biomarker testing coverage, a breakthrough that helps doctors find the right cancer treatment the first time. One lung cancer survivor says the test saved his life.
Leah Phillips was 43 when doctors told her she had 12 months to live after a Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Six years later, the Kentucky mom shows no evidence of disease and is helping other young patients find hope.
Daniel West discovered lung cancer during a routine heart scan and chose MD Anderson for treatment, where a comprehensive care team helped him reach two years cancer-free. His story shows how second opinions and specialized cancer centers can make all the difference in complex diagnoses. ##