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ACS CAN is Encouraged by Proposals from Electronic Smoking Device Task Force
The New Jersey Electronic Smoking Device Task Force's proposals were released by Governor Murphy.
Governor Walz Addresses Minnesota’s Health Crisis
ST. PAUL, Minn. -Yesterday afternoon, Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan and the administration addressed the youth tobacco-use crisis and announced an aggressive campaign to combat it.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Action Day in Tennessee is October 13
Nashville, TN – Metastatic breast cancer, also known as advanced stage or stage IV breast cancer, affects thousands of families across Tennessee. This stage of breast cancer occurs when cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body, including the bones, lungs, liver and brain.
Health Equity in the Fight Against Cancer
MISSOULA, Mont.— Confident they can alter the future of cancer and who it impacts, public health policy experts, tribal and community leaders including cancer advocacy volunteers will lead a discussion focused on improving health equity in cancer prevention and care for all Montanans.
Leaders in Politics, Business & Healthcare Voice Support for State’s Cancer-fighting Agency Ahead of November
Texans Fighting Cancer, a broad coalition led by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, implores voters to vote yes for Proposition 6 on the general ballot Nov. 5. Proposition 6 will renew the bonds originally authorized to fund CPRIT, infusing another $3 billion into research and prevention programs working to stop the disease that will claim an estimated 41,000 Texans this year.
ACS CAN Applauds Governor Cuomo for Including Menthol in Flavored E-Cigarette Rules
Governor Cuomo has announced he is adding menthol to his flavored e-cigarette rule. ACS CAN thanks Governor Cuomo.
In Response to the NH State Budget setting the Tobacco Sales Age at 19 years
CONCORD, NH (September 25, 2019) - The American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network are deeply disappointed by the action of NH lawmakers and Governor Sununu in coming to an agreement on a state budget that raises the age for tobacco sales only to 19 years.
Local Attorney Philip R. O’Brien Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network National Board of Directors
Milwaukee, WI – September 25, 2019 – Milwaukee attorney Philip R. O’Brien has been named to the national Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Massachusetts Governor Issues Emergency E-Cigarette Ban
BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker has declared e-cigarettes a “public health emergency” and has enacted a ban on the sale of e-cigarette products in Massachusetts.