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Tobacco products are projected to kill one billion people worldwide this century. And the industry is showing no signs of slowing down, spending more than $9 billion on marketing each year. 

Despite the industry's deceptive and deadly practices, ACS CAN continues to have enormous success passing local, state and federal laws that prevent children from smoking, help adults quit and ensure the government uses its authority to regulate tobacco industry practices.

While our work has had an enormous impact on youth cigarette use - now at historic lows - the use of e-cigarettes among kids is skyrocketing.  This further reinforces the importance of continuing this lifesaving work.

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Latest Updates

August 20, 2026
Michigan

Michigan cancer survivors and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers gathered with candidate Mike Rogers to discuss cancer in Michigan and policies that can reduce the cancer burden for everyone.

August 20, 2026
Oregon

OREGON CITY, ORE. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Oregon City Mayor Denyse McGriff for calling on fellow mayors and city councils across Clackamas County to join her in asking for the Board of County Commissioners to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all

August 13, 2026
Ohio

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Poll Shows Cancer is Top of Mind for Ohioans This Election Season

August 13, 2026
Michigan

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Poll Shows Cancer is Top of Mind for Michiganians This Election Season

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In a letter to Interview magazine Editor and Chief Mel Ottenberg, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), alongside the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Truth Initiative, and Vital Strategies, expressed strong dis

In a letter to Vanity Fair Global Editorial Director Mark Guiducci, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), alongside the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Truth Initiative, and Vital Strategies, expressed strong disappoint

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