WASHINGTON, DC -- February 10, 2010 -- By increasing cigarette taxes by $1 per pack, the states could raise more than $9 billion in new annual revenue to help close severe budget shortfalls, while also reducing smoking and saving lives, according to a new report released today by a coalition of p
Washington, D.C. -- February 9, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), support First Lady Michelle Obama’s efforts to improve the health of our nation’s children by combating childhood obesity.
WASHINGTON – February 2, 2010 – The White House budget proposal released yesterday underscores the President’s continued commitment to increased investment in cancer research, but it underfunds prevention, cancer screening programs and tobacco control programs that fell victim to a tough budget e
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 29, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement in response to the announcement of a “Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation,” a new initiative by First Lady Michelle Obama, the U.S.
Washington, DC -- January 28, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is warning President Obama that a freeze in federal funding for medical research could jeopardize progress against cancer, which is diagnosed in an estimated 1.4 million people and kills an estimated
WASHINGTON – January 27, 2010 – Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on the President to continue to make meaningful health care reform a top national priority.
WASHINGTON – January 26, 2010 – Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on lawmakers to redouble their efforts and take action on health care reform now, not later. To that end, the volunteer board of the American Cancer Society passed a resolution over the weekend calling on
Washington, DC -- January 21, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today joined national groups representing patients, consumers, seniors and workers in urging Congress to move forward on comprehensive health care reform.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 14, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement today in response to the ruling by a U.S. District judge stating that the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 12, 2010 – As Congress works to merge the House and Senate health care reform bills, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for the strongest final bill possible for patients.