Press Room

La siguiente es una declaración del Director Senior de Relaciones Gubernamentales de Nueva York de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN, por sus siglas en inglés), Michael Davoli:

“Tras el discurso sobre la situación del Estado de la Gobernadora Hochul a principios de esta semana, donde en contadas ocasiones se mencionaron el acceso y los costos de la atención médica, los defensores de los pacientes tienen la esperanza de que la gobernadora priorice los bajos costos de la atención médica en su propuesta de presupuesto ejecutivo para el año fiscal 2025-26.

Hoy, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) publicó una norma propuesta para reducir los niveles de nicotina en los cigarrillos y otros productos tradicionales de tabaco a niveles mínimamente aditivos o no adictivos.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Mientras los legisladores de Florida comienzan las reuniones de los comités para la sesión de 2025, la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) les pide que prioricen la reducción del s

The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey Government Relations Director Quinton Law:

“As anybody touched by the disease can tell you, cancer demands a high price. Physically, emotionally and financially, it is a draining disease where the costs can—very quickly—feel insurmountable. This is the case for patients across the cancer continuum. New Jerseyans are looking for state leaders to intervene and prevent the costs of care from trending upward and potentially trapping them in a lifetime of medical debt. Cancer patients and survivors throughout the state were heartened to hear Governor Murphy isolate affordability as a priority in his State of the State address. In the coming year, ACS CAN urges lawmakers to focus their efforts on three areas to alleviate the financial burden of disease, starting with preventing illness for a group of New Jerseyans at heightened risk of cancer: Atlantic City casino workers.

JACKSON, Miss. – A clear and growing majority (58.5%) of GOP primary voters support Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, according to the results of a new poll.

Des Moines, Iowa – “As lawmakers dive into the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Iowans.

As Governor Daniel McKee prepares for his State of the State address, patient advocates are highlighting the results of a new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), which found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients encountered out-of-pocket expenses for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These follow-up tests, such as a diagnostic mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual may or may not have cancer; however, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them. 

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota legislators begin a new session today and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates will urge them to take the opportunity to assure those at risk for breast cancer have the tools needed for early detection and defeat of the disease.

West Virginia has the highest adult smoking rate in the country, over 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and nearly 38% of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking in the state, the highest smoking-attributable cancer death rate in the country.