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50 Years Later: ACS CAN is Leading the Fight Against Tobacco

December 30, 2013
National

On January 11, 2014, the United States will mark the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon GeneralŠ—Ès report on smoking and health. This landmark 1964 report forever changed AmericansŠ—È understanding of the deadly consequences of smoking by showing the direct link to developing lung cancer. By galvanizing the American Cancer

Report Shows Majority of States Falling Short on Policies to Fight and Prevent Cancer in 2013

August 15, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 15, 2013 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). As the changing health care landscape presents new opportunities to prevent a

HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP?

August 12, 2013
National

How does your state measure up in the fight against cancer? Our annual report - now in its 11th year - reports the progress of every state on key cancer issues.

Tobacco Atlas Details Work and Impact of Big Tobacco

March 23, 2012
National

The newest tactics of the tobacco industry and their devastating impact on people around the world were highlighted this week with the release of The Tobacco Atlas . Created by the American Cancer Society and the World Lung Foundation, the 4th edition of the Atlas

Report Finds Majority of States Falling Short on Laws and Policies that Prevent Cancer and Save Lives

August 11, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 11, 2011 – A majority of states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In a year consumed by budget shortfalls and legislative challenges, many

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