WASHINGTON, DC August 1, 2013 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commending the agency for its proposal to reclassify tanning devices to address safety concerns associated with indoor tanning, but called f
WASHINGTON, DC -- July 23, 2013 -- "The Food and Drug Administration report issued today affirms previous scientific evidence that menthol flavoring in cigarettes makes it harder to quit and encourages kids to take up the habit -- findings that necessitate a ban on menthol cigarettes.
The Senate Appropriations Committee today is expected to consider an FY 2014ææLabor, Health and Human Services spending bill that would increase funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $300 million over pre-sequester levels, boost the tobacco control program budget by six percent above pre-sequester spending and restore funding to pre-sequester levels for critical breast and cervical cancer screening services for low-income women offered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
WASHINGTON, DC July 8, 2013 äóî Volunteer advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will join cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, physicians, and researchers from 13 other organizations in Washington, DC, this week to urge lawmakers to support funding for cr
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 27, 2013 We commend the USDA for issuing strong nutritional requirements for all snacks and beverages sold in schools during the school day.
Washington, D.C. June 26, 2013 The Massachusetts state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health today by passing a $1 increase to the state 's cigarette tax which would bring the new total to $3.51 a pack.
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 20, 2013 -- People with cancer and their families applaud the proposal by Senate appropriators to restore cancer research funding in the fiscal year 2014 spending bill.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) together with 55 doctor and chronic disease groups sent a letter to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor today, urging the administration to issue regulations or guidance that ensures that routine medical costs are covered for patients enrolled in approved clinical trials, as required under the Affordable Care Act.
WASHINGTON, DC A growing number of states are enacting policy measures that promote the delivery of effective pain management, according to a report released today.
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 3, 2013 Cancer patients and survivors nationwide are mourning the loss of Sen. Frank Lautenberg today. In his nearly 30 years in the U.S. Senate, he was an unyielding advocate for policies to protect our children from the deadly addiction of tobacco.