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... initiatives and what New Jersey will do to reduce the prevalence of this deadly disease. Critically important cancer-fighting measures include: Health Insurance Exchange – The only thing worse than a cancer diagnosis is not having the insurance to pay for the treatment.  More than 1.3 million uninsured New Jerseyans could be able to purchase health plans through a health insurance exchange. An exchange will help ensure that cancer patients have unrestricted access to high quality, ... Last year, the Governor and the Legislature agreed to boost funding for this life-saving program.  Even with implementation of the Affordable Care Act, this program will be necessary to serve vulnerable New Jerseyans.  This program’s funding should be maintained. The American Cancer ...

... it. "As someone who lost their spouse to cancer, I’m appalled to see representatives in Washington, D.C., even considering slashing access to health insurance coverage through Medicaid,” said Vince Marchetta. “Any cuts to this program in any form will rip health coverage away from cancer patients and survivors who are currently depending on that coverage to receive the lifesaving care they need. We’re urging Representatives Latta, Balderson, Rulli and Landsman to stand up for the health of Ohioans and vote against cuts to ...

... patients, who reside more than 40 miles away, a free stay and a private, nurturing and homelike environment while they receive the quality care they need to survive and thrive. Donna Greco, Pennsylvania Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ... significance of the investment. “While we strive to eradicate cancer we need places like Hope Lodge to continue providing a high standard of care to more patients. I am so thankful to be able to help secure the necessary funds that Hope Lodge needed to build this accessibility ramp so ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...

... tax on other tobacco products including cigars, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes is gaining support and not just from public health groups. More than 20 organizations now support the tobacco tax increase ( see full list here ). Health organizations including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association, American Lung Association ... The tobacco tax increase would also prevent 7,300 premature deaths due to smoking and save the state nearly $534 million in long-term health care costs due to smoking. At current rates, an estimated 40,000 New Mexico kids alive today will die prematurely from smoking,” said ACS CAN New ...