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Top N.C. Cancer Experts to Discuss Critical Need of Increasing Patient Access to Clinical Trials at Event Hosted by Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Group
North Carolina’s American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) 10th annual research breakfast will focus on the current state of clinical trials in North Carolina and overcoming the patient enrollment barriers which currently exist.
Policy Forum Celebrates Steps Taken by Arkansas Businesses to Increase Cancer Research and Urges More Action
Several experts spoke about cancer research and its effects on the state of Arkansas during the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) annual Policy Forum today. The forum was an opportunity to thank several businesses for their efforts and call on others to join the fight.
Philadelphia Forum on ‘The Future of Cancer Care’ in Tri-State Area, Hosted by Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Group
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) annual policy forum will focus on issues in oncology and health care policy affecting the lives of tri-state residents and everyday Americans.
Trump Administration Should Not Exempt Vape Shops or Any Flavors from Its Plan to Clear the Market of All Flavored E-Cigarettes
ACS CAN joings public health groups expressing alarm about reports that the Trump Administration may be backing away from its plan to clear the market of all flavored e-cigarettes and may be considering allowing the continued sale of flavored e-cigarettes in vape shops.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds San Francisco Voters for Protecting Kids Against Tobacco Addiction
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issues this statement from Managing Director Jim Knox following the resounding defeat last night of Proposition C on the San Francisco ballot, which, if passed, would have reversed critical progre
Texas Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Proposition 6, Funding Another Decade of Cancer Research & Prevention
CPRIT has funded more than 5.7 million prevention services in all 254 counties, which led to the detection of over 3,600 cancers and the identification of over 17,000 pre-cancers.
Statement on Nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn as FDA Commissioner
The White House announced today it will nominate Dr. Stephen Hahn, an oncologist and chief medical executive at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Health Organizations Call for Passage of State Legislation to Restrict the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
Health organizations are asking the New York State Legislature to pass a package of bills that would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products.
Senate Should Stop Tax Subsidies for Inadequate Health Plans
Today the U.S. Senate will vote on a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would stop Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of the Treasury guidance allowing individuals to use federal tax subsidies to purchase health insurance that does not meet coverage standards under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).