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Historic Session Yields Comprehensive Support Measures for Cancer Care and Research

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, the state legislature passed House Bill 5405, improving access and diversity in clinical trials, which can be a game changer in the fight against cancer. The following is a statement from Ally Lopshire, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

Illinois Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

Cancer Advocates Urge the Senate to Follow the House’s Lead Ensuring More Diversity in Clinical Trials.

Cancer Advocates Urge the House to Follow the Senate’s Lead Ensuring Illinoisians Have Better Access to Genetic Testing.

As we approach World Cancer Day happening this Sunday and lawmakers continue their work this session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Illinoisans.

As we approach World Cancer Day happening this Sunday and lawmakers continue their work this session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Illinoisans.

El Gobernador Prtizker promulgó una legislación de salud pública vital que prohibirá el consumo de cigarrillos electrónicos en todos los lugares donde está prohibido fumar según la ley estatal de ambientes libres de humo.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is disappointed that the legislature didn’t pass legislation this general assembly that would have created paid medical and family leave, which would have helped reduce the cancer burden on Illinoisans.