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By Katie Lannan STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 27, 2016....Both branches of the state Legislature have now signed off on a bill that would ban minors under the age of 18 from using or operating tanning booths. The House passed the bill ( S 1994 )

BOSTON – January 27, 2016 – The Massachusetts House of Representatives today approved Senate Bill 1994, which prohibits the use of indoor tanning devices by minors under the age of 18. The legislation had previously received unanimous support in the Senate. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS

By Antonio Caban BOSTON, DEC. 18, 2015....Minors would be restricted from using tanning devices and manufacturers and salon owners would be required to update tanning safety measures, under two new rules proposed Friday by the federal government. The steps announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nearly mirror a

Building on similar measures adopted by nearly 80 cities and towns across Massachusetts, lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on selling tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to people under the age of 21.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Amber Hillman 508.450.8690 (cell) [email protected] American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Marty Walsh, MGH’s Dr. Jeffrey Engelman and Paul Guzzi Advocate for Cancer Research Funding American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Brings Together Political

Check out the latest newsletter from ACS CAN Massachusetts! Highlights include: An overview of ACS CAN Massachusetts Lobby Day ACS CAN's partnership with Stand Up To Cancer to advocate for increased cancer research funding 2015/2016 legislative priorities and a recap of the 2013/2014 session Upcoming events Click here to

Nearly 100 cancer advocates attended ACS CAN Massachusetts' annual Lobby Day at the State House on Monday March 31, 2014. This year's issue focus was quality of life and palliative care, with volunteers advocating for support for a bill that would expand access to and awareness of palliative care services.

We have the opportunity to make life easier for thousands of Massachusetts residents living with cancer. Palliative care provides an extra layer of support to cancer patients and sees the person beyond their treatment. It brings trained specialists together with doctors and nurses in a team-based approach to manage

Interested in getting involved in our cancer advocacy work? Volunteers are the real power behind our campaigns. Your stories and personal experiences let our lawmakers know how important it is to make fighting cancer a top legislative priority. We work hard to support legislation that helps cancer patients and their