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COLUMBIA, SC – June 16, 2021 – Even as recent as the last few months, as the overall spread of the virus has begun to decline due to vaccinations, roughly  in 1 in 6 (16% patients) report a delay or interruption in their cancer screening schedule –

HARTFORD – As Connecticut lawmakers continue to debate a proposal that would end the sale of flavored tobacco in the state, leading public health organizations are calling on the legislature to reject the current language, which is rife with dangerous loopholes.

RALEIGH, NC – June 15, 2021 – Alongside the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), cancer survivors, concerned parents and more are asking state lawmakers to appropriately fund the state’s severely underfunded youth tobacco prevention programs –

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Kimberly Hughes

ALBANY, NY – Las organizaciones de salud han aunado sus esfuerzos para pedirle a la Asamblea de Nueva York que apruebe una legislación que ayude a los pacientes para que puedan pagar la atención médica que necesitan. 

AUSTIN, TX  – June 4, 2021– Today, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate bill 1028 which will ensure Texans can access affordable preventative colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45.

ALBANY, NY – Antes de que la Legislatura del Estado de Nueva York suspenda la sesión del año, la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) está pidiendo a los legisladores que actúen sobre dos leyes que ayudarán a salvar vidas y brindarán

New Jersey Casinos have been smoke-free due to the pandemic. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would bring smoking back to casinos. These organizations are asking to put the health of all New Jerseyans first.

Cancer patients and survivors continue to deal with the negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic on their ability to access necessary health care.

On the heels of World No Tobacco Day, leading public health organizations urge Governor Ige to veto House Bill 1296 that would repeal Hawaii's successful tobacco control trust fund and eliminate funding for tobacco prevention and cessation efforts.