Drew Saelens

Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy at Dendreon | My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer.

[Drew Saelens @DrewSaelens]

Bravo @ACSCAN @AmerCancerCEO ! Time to get this to the finish line!

[Karen Knudsen, MBA PhD @DrKarenKnudsen]

Partnered w/ @RepTroyCarter to highlight the disproportionate burden of prostate cancer on the Black community, urging Congress to pass #PSAforHim in @Urban1Media's Engaging Black America Special Supplement, proudly supported by @ACSCAN & released today. https://t.co/XSDgeNjqWW

[Drew Saelens @DrewSaelens]

#PSAforHIM is not just about access. It legislatively changes the USPSTF recommendations, which should change provider behavior. Access means nothing if doctors still tell high risk men they are too young to get screened. Glad that @ACSCAN @AmerCancerCEO is moving this forward!

[Karen Knudsen, MBA PhD @DrKarenKnudsen]

When prostate cancer is found in its advanced stages, the likelihood of survival is 32%. When detected in early stages, the 5-year survival rate is nearly 100%. Through #PSAforHIM and more access to screening, there’s hope for Black men and for all individuals at high risk.

[Larry Bucshon, MD @RepLarryBucshon]

As a doctor, I know that one key to successful treatment is early detection – especially for serious diseases like prostate cancer. Today, I introduced the PSA Screening for HIM Act, which will increase access to screening for those who need it most. https://t.co/2S422SOZaB

[Lisa Lacasse @LLacasseACSCAN]

.@ACSCAN supports the PSA Screening for HIM Act because all men at high-risk for prostate cancer who decide to move forward with screening after a discussion with their health care provider should have access to screening that is barrier-free without cost sharing.

[Martin Gewirtz BCPA @moteknyc]

The #PSA Screening for HIM Act has been reintroduced in Congress. Click this link: https://t.co/h0NijxZSsa to message your Congressperson to co-sponsor this bill. Help end disparities plaguing our healthcare system. For reference: https://t.co/t6pS52cNxK @AmerUrological @UrologyTimes @Rayvelent @KaraWattsMD @LoebStacy @PCFnews @coops @DrAndrewLoblaw @MMSiddiquiMD @brady_urology @power4patients @PtRightsAdvoc @PatientsProgram @patientchat @PCORI @randyaucoin @PNLogic @Aspigeoff @Umpire20

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[American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @ACSCAN]

The U.S. House introduced the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act! The bipartisan bill requires private insurance companies to cover #ProstateCancer screenings w/ no out-of-pocket costs to everyone at high risk of the disease. https://t.co/CpteAv4OQ8

[Dendreon Pharmaceuticals @DendreonNews]

We are glad to hear @senbobcasey has an excellent prognosis and wish him, his family and everyone fighting prostate cancer all the best. Early diagnosis for any illness is vital and for prostate cancer it is crucial. Talk to your doctor or medical provider about getting screened.

[Drew Saelens @DrewSaelens]

.@DendreonNews is proud to partner with @CancerABCs & @realgranthill33 to encourage men to #startstrong by educating themselves & understanding all their treatment options, including immunotherapy, when battling advanced prostate cancer. Listen to Grant & Joel's discussion below:

[CancerABCs @CancerABCs]

Listening to "NBA Basketball Superstar Grant Hill Discusses Racial Disparities in Prostate Cancer" at https://t.co/5psKBVwBea

[CancerABCs @CancerABCs]

Listening to "NBA Basketball Superstar Grant Hill Discusses Racial Disparities in Prostate Cancer" at https://t.co/5psKBVwBea

[Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) @RAPCancer]

Grant Hill, NBA Hall of Fame Player and Atlanta Hawks Executive raising awareness and knowledge about prostate cancer early detection and mobilize action to eliminate the prostate cancer crisis. Visit https://t.co/gexRyzOSmr for more information. #granthill #prostatecancer #phen

[Drew Saelens @DrewSaelens]

@Bromka The Venn diagram of those people and the people who wear concert t-shirts from the current tour would be telling

[Dendreon Pharmaceuticals @DendreonNews]

Dendreon applauds the @WhiteHouse's reigniting of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. We join the call to action for greater access and attention to cancer screenings and early detection, and we'll work with our Prostate cancer advocacy partners to advance these objectives. @POTUS

[CancerABCs @CancerABCs]

Black Men's Prostate Cancer May Be More Responsive to Immunotherapy – Why https://t.co/Is5io4dWEV

[Drew Saelens @DrewSaelens]

Hi @CoxHelp could you help us get these wires removed from our yard? They are very low (within child’s reach) and we don’t have Cox. Help is appreciated!

[Dendreon Pharmaceuticals @DendreonNews]

Prostate cancer expert Dr. Lowentritt shares the latest findings in immunotherapy and stresses the importance of screening and early detection in fighting this disease. https://t.co/fbdE0eMLP2

[Janet Maria Jones @jeuvonjones]

https://t.co/Z6K4Ct7l1q via @youtube

[Drew Saelens @DrewSaelens]

Thanks, Darryl @prostatenews for putting on a huge virtual conference with expert speakers

[Malecare @prostatenews]

Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer - Is it right for you? https://t.co/JYlf5Uc5de #provenge @DendreonNews #prostatecancer

[Drew Saelens @DrewSaelens]

@VBCancerCare Most Favored Nation has a flat $148 add on payment. That is not enough to compensate healthcare practitioners for all they do to find, coordinate, and administer cell based and gene therapies.

[Drew Saelens @DrewSaelens]

@VBCancerCare Let me clarify, the manufactures support many Part D patients through copay foundations but there is a huge unmet need. I think many manufacturers would fill more of the coverage gap if they felt they could w/o negative consequences.

[Dendreon Pharmaceuticals @DendreonNews]

A defined clinical pathway is essential to effective #prostatecancer treatment. Thanks to @DrNealDunnFL2 for his efforts. #PCAM