Hurd Stands Tall for South and West Texas Cancer Patients

Access to quality care is vital for the health and wellness of South and West Texans. This bipartisan bill gives patients increased flexibility and equal access to treatments that are best for them instead of having to worry about what options will be covered by insurance. I am proud to express my support for this bill today and will continue to fight for patient fairness.”

“As a two-time breast cancer survivor, it’s important to me that cancer patients have full access to crucial treatments and therapies – both intravenous and oral,” said Helotes resident Mary Helen Martinez. “The way a patient receives their medicine is a conversation that should happen between the patient and their physician – and not a decision that should come down to dollars. I thank Congressman Hurd for cosponsoring the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, which will allow patients to explore more treatment options.”

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