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UPDATED: Executive Actions Cause Confusion and Concern for Potential Impact on Cancer Research

January 29, 2025

The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), reacting to to recent executive actions: "We are aware there is confusion and concern about whether recent executive actions could have immediate or long-term implications on cancer research. “Cancer research has

New Survey Finds Failing to Extend Enhanced Tax Credits for Marketplace Plans Would Have Significant Negative Impact on Cancer Patients and Survivors

January 28, 2025
National

Eighty-six percent of cancer patients and survivors who receive tax credits to afford Marketplace plans say they would have difficulty getting the care they need without the enhanced premium tax credits, according to the latest Survivor Views survey from ACS CAN.

ACS CAN Applauds FDA Proposed Rule to Reduce Nicotine to Minimally or Nonaddictive Level in Cigarettes

January 15, 2025
National

Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products to minimally additive or nonaddictive levels.

ACS CAN Applauds FDA Proposed Rule on Mandatory Front-of-Package Labeling Requirements

January 14, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule on front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels, that would mandate a nutrition information box on the front of food packages to complement the existing required Nutrition Facts label.

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We advocate for legislation as a catalyst to fight cancer.

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62.3%

of the U.S. population protected from secondhand smoke exposure by local or statewide smoke-free laws.

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34% 

decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2022

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33.5 million 

people benefited from expanded access to health insurance

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Angel is an outstanding volunteer and leader of ACS CAN in Puerto Rico. He is deeply committed to advocating for health equity, providing crucial representation to the Spanish-speaking community and working to improve conditions for cancer patients through legislative and educational initiatives.

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