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ACCESS DENIED: THE INJUSTICE OF THE MEDICAID COVERAGE GAP
New video shows the devastating impact of failing to expand Medicaid. 
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CONGRESS: INCREASE FUNDING FOR CANCER RESEARCH
As Congress negotiates a final budget for the coming year, it's critical that they make fighting cancer a top priority.  Join our effort by taking action today!

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Good News: Conversations Ongoing to Expand Quality, Affordable Health Care

July 1, 2022

We have good news: One of our top lobbyists just confirmed that members of Congress are hopeful about their negotiations on an upcoming legislative package that could expand access to quality, affordable health care.

House Appropriations Committee Prioritizes Medical Research with Significant Increase for NIH in FY 2023 Budget

June 30, 2022
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The House Appropriations Committee will vote today to approve its FY 2023 spending bill including a $2.5 billion funding increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a $466 million funding boost for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and $2.75 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency on Health (ARPA-H).

The American Cancer Society Highlights Impact of Dobbs v. Jackson ruling on Cancer Patients and their Families

June 24, 2022
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As a nonprofit entity whose mission is improving the lives of people with cancer and their families, the American Cancer Society isn’t taking sides on the decision. However, the decision will impact cancer patients and their families and is likely to disproportionately effect communities of color.

FDA’s Decision to Deny Marketing Orders of JUUL E-cigarettes Will Save Lives

June 23, 2022

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will issue marketing denial orders to all JUUL e-cigarette products.

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We advocate for legislation as a catalyst to fight cancer.

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70% decrease

in the high school cigarette smoking rate since 1997

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26% 

decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2015 

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18 million 

people benefited from expanded access to health insurance