Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase is a Step in the Right Direction
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Kristy Young
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Bill to Protect Iowa Children, Teachers from Radon-Induced Lung Cancer Moves to Full House
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network commends the House Education Committee for advancing legislation (HF 2264) that would require radon testing and mitigation in Iowa schools. The Gail Orcutt, School Radon Safety Bill now goes to the full House for a vote.
New Study Shows Worse Cancer Survival for Most Cancers in Lower Medicaid Eligibility States, Including North Carolina
GARNER, NC – February 10, 2022 – A recent study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that cancer patients living in states with lower Medicaid income eligibility limits, such as North Carolina,
Michigan Can Do Better When It Comes to Cancer
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Andrew Schepers
Proposed Requirements for BadgerCare Coverage Pose Serious Risk to Cancer Patients and Survivors
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization, strongly opposes two bills being considered by the Wisconsin Legislature that pose life-threatening risks to cancer patients, survivors and those who will be diagnosed with cancer or other chronic diseases.
Los defensores de la lucha contra el cáncer presionan al Congreso para que financie ARPA-H y aumente los fondos de NIH en el presupuesto final del año fiscal 2022
Los defensores están presionando al Congreso para que aumente el financiamiento de la investigación del cáncer en los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH), el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (NCI) y para que financie la propuesta del presidente de crear el Proyecto de Investigación Avanzada sobre la Salud (ARPA-H) como parte del presupuesto federal del año fiscal 2022.
Senate Budget Prioritizes Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
TALLAHASSEE, FL – February 4, 2022 – Today, the Senate released their budget priorities for the 2022 session including a dedicated $1.83 million in funding for the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection as part of their priorities.
Portland City Council Must Act to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
PORTLAND – Today, the city of Portland will vote on a bill that would end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products.
Alabama Health, Political Leaders Call on Congress to Enact Potentially Lifesaving Screening Policy Expected to Cover Cancer Screenings for Millions
MONTGOMERY, AL – February 4, 2022 – An event held late Thursday by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and U.S. Rep.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Iowa Children, Teachers from Radon-Induced Lung Cancer
Rep. Brian Lohse (R-Bondurant) introduced legislation that would require radon testing and mitigation in Iowa schools. Exposure to high radon concentration has been identified as the second leading cause of lung cancer in Iowa.