Surgeon General's Report Highlights Urgency to Protect Youth from Electronic Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 8, 2016 – The U.S.
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Congress: Cancer Patients and Survivors Need Continued Access to Meaningful Health Insurance
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to congressional leadership today stressing that any repeal of the health care law needs to be accompanied by an immediate replacement.
Senate Passes 21st Century Cures; Cancer Research Poised for $1.8 Billion Funding Boost
WASHINGTON, D.C.—December 7, 2016—Today the U.S. Senate approved the bipartisan 21st Century Cures bill, which includes $4.8 billion in new funding for the National Institute of Health, including $1.8 billion for the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
House Passes Childhood Cancer STAR Act
On December 6, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the bipartisan Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access and Research (STAR) Act, which advances pediatric cancer research and increases transparency and expertise for pediatric cancer research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
MLB, Players’ Union Agree to Prohibit Smokeless Tobacco for New Players
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have agreed to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco products by all new players as part of the league’s new collective bargaining agreement.
All U.S. Public Housing Will Go Smoke-Free by 2018
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its final rule to require more than 3,100 public housing agencies across the country to implement smoke-free policies in their developments.
House Passes 21st Century Cures; Senate Should Take Quick Action
Tonight the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan 21st Century Cures bill, which includes a $4.8 billion funding increase for the National Institute of Health, including the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
Cancer advocates to deliver petitions to Speaker Ryan’s office,
Janesville, Wisc. (Nov.21, 2016)— The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will drop off more than 7,000 petitions at the Janesville office of U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to give voice to the urgent need to pass the 21st Century Cures bill and the Cancer Moonshot.
Congress Urged to Pass 21st Century Cures Bill
Bipartisan 21st Century Cures legislation being considered by Congress includes $4.77 billion over ten years for the National Institutes of Health, including funding for the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative. The House is expected to vote on the bill Wednesday with the Senate taking up an identical measure soon after.
Ovarian cancer survivor to speak at Purses and Pearls in Bismarck on December 8
Bismarck, ND - Daphne Hall is an ovarian cancer survivor and will be sharing her story as part of the annual Purses and Pearls event in Bismarck, ND, to benefit the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.