Updates matching "Connecticut"

As you know (and as many of you no doubt watched on C-SPAN despite the early hour), cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones came one step closer to a remedy for our nation’s ‘sick care’ system after the Senate passed comprehensive

In a historic vote, the U.S. Senate this morning passed comprehensive health reform legislation that would dramatically improve access to affordable, quality care and significantly improve the health care system for cancer patients and their families.

After months of negotiations and weeks of floor debate, the U.S. Senate has begun a series of critical votes on health care reform legislation that should lead to passage of the Senate reform bill by Christmas Eve. The first such vote occurred early this

Congress returned this week from its Thanksgiving break to begin a new and important phase in its historic attempt to pass health care reform legislation. With the Senate having begun pivotal floor debate Monday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network SM (ACS CAN)

A number of stories in the news media this week may have caused you to question what you know about the American Cancer Society’s position on cancer screening. I would like to personally assure you that our position has not changed – the American Cancer Society recommends screening when the evidence shows it is beneficial.

Funding for NIH Cancer Research Program Positive Step Toward Winning Cancer Battle

Please join us in congratulating the following Connecticut Front Runner volunteer who raised $1,000 or more for ACS CAN between September 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009. Bryte Johnson Bryte sold some of the beautiful photographs he had taken. Thank you Bryte. Your

Hundreds of Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Pass Health Care Now, Not Later More than 400 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district united on Tuesday to lobby their members of Congress in support of comprehensive health care reform.

NH Representative Paul Hodes speaking about Michelle's Law in the US House of Representatives