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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is exposing high rates of political contributions by e-cigarette maker Juul Labs, Inc. as landmark legislation to curb skyrocketing youth e-cigarette use is considered by the California Legislature. ACS CAN’s Snuff Tobacco Money Out of California Politics

Long-time San Francisco volunteer cancer control advocate Bob Gordon received the highly coveted Capitol Dome Award during this year’s 2019 Cancer Action Day at the Capitol on April 9, 2019.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Assemblymember Monique Limón has been named Legislator of the Year, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of her work championing legislation that will keep oral oncology medications affordable for cancer patients. Assembly Bill 1860, signed into

SACRAMENTO, CA – More than 100 cancer patients, their families and other volunteers from around the state are fired up during their annual trek to the State Capitol for Cancer Action Day . This year, they’re asking state lawmakers to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products including menthol,

SACRAMENTO, CA - The voices of cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are making a difference at the Capitol as evidenced by the vital cancer-fighting policies that passed the legislature in 2018. The advocacy affiliate for the American Cancer Society, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

SACRAMENTO, CA —Governor Jerry Brown is putting his support behind Cancer Screen Week, which starts today. During Cancer Screen Week, the State of California joins communities across the nation to increase awareness of the benefits of detecting cancer early and the importance of discussing individual risk factors for cancer with

SACRAMENTO, CA – Candidates’ support for cancer-fighting policies such as access to adequate and affordable health care is critically important to many Californians. As part of its Cancer Votes program, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is contacting Congressional candidates across the country in a nationwide

SACRAMENTO, CA – Leading health organizations, community groups and about 60 young people–-held a rally at Sacramento City Hall today, October 17, 2018, to oppose flavored tobacco products that the tobacco industry is using to lure youth into a lifetime of tobacco addiction. The rally kicked off the SacKids vs.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Governor Jerry Brown for giving a thumbs up to a landmark bill that leverages good nutrition as a new way to prevent cancer. Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1192 into law today, making California the first