Colorado Cancer Action Center

The Denver City Council voted 11-1 Monday evening to end the sale of most flavored tobacco products within city limits. While the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its team of advocates, including cancer survivors and patients, are encouraged by the decision, the legislation includes an exemption for flavored hookah tobacco products which ACS CAN does not support.

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C., the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contribution in the fight against cancer.

Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-124 into law during a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday afternoon, ensuring more Colorado patients with private insurance have coverage for biomarker testing. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recognizes the signing of the bill as a positive first step to increasing access to biomarker testing to connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. During Monday’s ceremony, Governor Polis was surrounded by advocates from ACS CAN including cancer survivors, as well as bill sponsors Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Rep. Anthony Hartsook, and Rep. Monica Duran.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the Colorado General Assembly for taking a great first step to increasing access to biomarker testing by passing SB24-124. The bill was met with strong bi-partisan support in both the House and Senate. With the legislative process now complete, the bill now awaits the signature of Governor Jared Polis. If enacted, the policy would help connect more patients diagnosed with cancer or other diseases with the right treatment at the right time through biomarker testing.