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RICHMOND, VA– November 30, 2022 – A statement from Brian Donohue, Director of Government Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Virginia, follows on the death of Congressional Representative to Virginia’s 4^th District, Donald McEachin, from his battle with co

Washington, D.C.— Grupos de pacientes que representan a millones de personas con condiciones de salud graves presentaron hoy un amicus brief (escrito legal amistoso) en el que instan al Tribunal de EE. UU. en el Distrito Norte de Texas

Washington, D.C. – 29 de noviembre de 2022 - El Senado de los EE. UU. votó hoy a favor de una legislación que ayudaría a garantizar la igualdad en el matrimonio para las parejas del mismo sexo e interraciales y sus familias, así como a proteger su capacidad para acceder a beneficios laborales, como el seguro de salud. 

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership.

In response, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network President Lisa Lacasse issued the following statement: 

MONTGOMERY, AL – November 17, 2022 – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47^th annual Great American Smokeout® today by calling on state officials to protect the health of Alabama residents by investing in the state’s tobacco cessation program

KNOXVILLE, TN – November 17, 2022 – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47^th annual Great American Smokeout® today by shining a spotlight on the dangers of secondhand smoke and the importance of smoke-free laws in protecting the health of Knox

GREER, SC– November 16, 2022 – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47^th annual Great American Smokeout® tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Greer residents by enacting a strong smoke-free law that protects res

Albany, New York – November 14, 2022 – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47^th annual Great American Smokeout® on Thursday, November 17 by calling on state and local elected officials to protect the health of every New York resident by implementing

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Los defensores de la lucha contra el cáncer instan al Congreso a priorizar la prevención, la detección, la investigación y los cuidados paliativos del cáncer en cualquier paquete legislativo de fin de año para acelerar el progreso contra la enfermedad y de poner fin al cáncer tal como lo conocemos. 

State Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better When it Comes to Tobacco Control.