This past weekend was one of celebration, unity and education. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was proud to join the American Cancer Society (ACS) as sponsors of the UnidosUS Latino Family Expo at the 50th annual UnidosUS conference in Washington, D.C.
In a win for protecting and advancing our nation’s public health, tobacco companies have been ordered to begin publishing statements on their websites this week that tell the truth about their deadly products.
We join the city of San Francisco in celebrating a victory for public health. Last week, voters approved Proposition E, preserving a local ordinance that prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes.
Last week the president introduced a proposal to rein in the cost of prescription medications in the U.S. I commend the administration for prioritizing an issue that so acutely impacts those who have been diagnosed with cancer.
ACS CAN staff, volunteers, childhood cancer patients, survivors and their parents joined forces with the Alliance for Childhood Cancer (Alliance) advocates last month for the Alliance’s seventh annual Legislative Action Day on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.