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Cancer Advocates Rally in Support of Tobacco Education

March 28, 2017
Maryland

About two dozen cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) rallied at the Maryland Capitol today in support of restoring funding for comprehensive tobacco education to $21 million annually.

Cancer advocates meet with US Rep Andy Harris

March 7, 2017
Maryland

About a dozen cancer patients, survivors and volunteers rallied outside the Salisbury office of U.S. Rep. Andy Harris earlier today to deliver the message that any changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) must maintain critical patient protections while ensuring that coverage is affordable and adequate. Any changes to the law should provide equal or better coverage of cancer prevention, treatment and follow-up care.

Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

January 4, 2017
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming

States would likely face increased costs and cancer patients and survivors could face delayed preventive, diagnostic and curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors...

We're making strides against cancer

November 1, 2016
District Of Columbia, Maryland

During October volunteers collected over 1000 petitions at American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Events from across the state, These petitions will be delivered during November to Members of Congress to ask them to fund prevention programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and fund

ACS CAN holds policy forum on palliative care

October 14, 2016
Maryland

On October 13,2016 a Policy Forum on Palliative Care that brought together key leaders and decision makers in business, education, medical research, cancer care, government, and health policy. This event helped to unite those in Maryland who are fighting to end cancer. Thank you to Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

Maryland ACS CAN Ambassadors' voices were heard!

September 15, 2016
Maryland

A huge thank you to Maryland ACS CAN legislative ambassadors who attended the annual ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Ambassadors were on the Hill on September 13, 2016 to urge Congress to make cancer a national priority. The following ambassadors attended representing their congressional districts:Jacqueline Beale, State Lead

Ambassadors heading to the Hill

August 30, 2016
Maryland

ACS CAN legislative ambassadors are heading ot the Hill on September 13, 2016 to urge Congress to make cancer a national priority. The following ambassadors attending representing their congressional district are Jacqueline Beale, State Lead Ambassador, Michele Williams (CD-1), Tori Lewitt (CD-2), Nicole Harrision (CD-3), La'Kisa Cole (CD-4), O'Cheye Williams

Montgomery County is saving lives from skin cancer

July 22, 2016
Maryland

On July 19, 2016 several members of the Save Your Skin Coalition gathered earlier today at the Stella Werner Council Office Building to celebrate a Montgomery County ordinance that will go into effect tomorrow, July 20 prohibiting minors from using indoor tanning beds in the county.

Keeping our Maryland smoke-free indoor air law strong

April 26, 2016
Maryland

Thank you to Members of the Maryland General Assembly for keeping our smoke-free indoor air law strong. Casinos in Maryland will NOT be permitted to allow cigar smoking in their smoking lounges.