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New Law Leaves Menthol Tobacco Products on the Market: More Must Be Done

... to pick up these products in the first place. Exempting menthol products is a nod to tobacco industry’s bottom line at the expense of public health .” “In addition to tightening loopholes in this policy, there’s more lawmakers can do to protect our communities from the tobacco ... we need the legislature to increase funding for tobacco control. These programs provide necessary resources to educate the public on the health effects of all tobacco products and to provide support and help for those who are struggling to quit.”   ACS CAN remains committed to ... 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 cities, ...

Diane Nathaniel, New York

... organization founded with her best friend Helen L. Collen.  Beat Stage 3, Inc. is dedicated to raising community awareness about cancer health, screening, and prevention.  BS3 promotes image consciousness and renewed self-love for those who have suffered the ravages of cancer treatments.  Our goal is to highlight, and implement health, beauty, and fashion makeovers to influence positive lifestyle changes and improve self-confidence that often disappears during and after ... advocacy journey and those who are ready to head to “The Hill” to effect change.  Diane was a guest panelist for “The Future of Cancer Care Policy Forum” presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, November 2020.  In March 2020, Diane was invited to be a part ...

Let's hold Secretary Azar Accountable for Eliminating E-Cigarette Flavors

... quickly and publicly. When you click the below button, you'll be directed to a Facebook post about this announcement on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Facebook page.  That department - led by Secratary Azar - is responsible for seeing this through. Please add a brief ...

Gov. Polis Signs Bill Increasing Access to Clinical Trials

... for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the health disparities that underserved communities face. Like COVID-19, cancer affects everyone, but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. More than ... year, but not all of them will equally benefit from medical advances in cancer prevention, early detection, diagnostic testing and treatment care. “Clinical trials are a significant way to advance life-saving cancer treatments and this bill will ensure more Coloradans have an ...

2020 ACS CAN Missouri Policy Forum

... and Ensuring Access to New Tests & Treatments Virtual Event - September 29, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cancer remains a critical public health problem and how new cures are developed and delivered will continue to change.  Getting new and affordable cancer therapies from the ... will include: Drug Development:  Advancements in medical research have unleashed new and improved therapies that are revolutionizing cancer care.  What is the process for transforming this research into new drugs and therapies?  What are the challenges in getting new treatments to the ...

ACS CAN Planning to Work Closely with Presumptive City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams

... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

New Guidance from Administration Helps Ensure Coverage for Follow-up Colonoscopies, Will Save Lives from Colon Cancer 

WASHINGTON D.C. – New guidance from the Tri-Agencies (Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Treasury) announced late Monday says private insurance plans must now cover follow-up colonoscopies after a ... therefore, not covered in full the way a preventive screening is required to be covered by the Affordable Care Act. While this new guidance will expand coverage of follow-up colonoscopies to many more individuals nationwide, including individuals ...

Misuse of March-In Authority Could Jeopardize Progress in Cancer Research and Prove Ineffective in Intent to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

... innovations over the last 40 years. We share the Administration’s mission to lower drug costs, and no discovery that could improve public health should sit on a shelf or be inaccessible to the public. Nonetheless, we remain concerned about the effectiveness of utilizing march-in ...

2016 Georgia Day at the Capitol

... made by our state lawmakers that have a profound impact on reducing cancer.  Tobacco control, prevention and early detection, and access to care, are all critical issues to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.  Join us to rally around the hope that we can and will do more in our state to reduce the cancer burden.  Please register today ...

Time to Make Cancer a National Priority

... but cutting critical cancer funding is not the way to do it. We need lawmakers to protect funding for cancer research, prevention, and access to health care. Be sure to watch our new national TV ad which calls on Congress to make cancer a national priority. Time to Make Cancer a National Priority ...

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