North Carolina Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies in 2018
North Carolina is falling short when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer.
North Carolina Press Releases
North Carolina Senate Passes Legislation That Will Hurt Cancer Patients and Survivors
Today, the North Carolina Senate voted to approve legislation that poses a serious risk for the more than 1.6 million North Carolinians with pre-existing health conditions, including cancer. We urge the House to reject this legislation and instead come together to find real solutions to our state’s health care challenges.
Cancer Advocates in Raleigh to Support Cancer Prevention and Cessation, Improved Access to Treatment
More than 100 cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) travelled to the state Capitol in Raleigh today in support of restoring funding for comprehensive tobacco prevention and cessation programs as well as ensuring access to the most appropriate treatments for cancer patients.
Health Experts "Clear the Air" About Smoke-Free Policies
Public health and policy experts gathered at Duke-Raleigh Hospital to discuss the potential impact of implementing smoke-free policies at the county and municipal levels in North Carolina.