House Should Defeat Efforts to Halt Enforcement of Key Patient Protections
Statement from Christopher W. Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN):
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Spending Bill Would Mark a Setback in the Fight Against Cancer
WASHINGTON -- February 18, 2011 -- The U.S.
House Spending Bill Fails to Recognize Cancer as a Top National Priority
WASHINGTON – February 15, 2011 – The U.S. House of Representatives is considering an FY 2011 spending bill that would make major cuts to federal cancer research, prevention and early detection programs, and could set back the longstanding national effort to conquer cancer.
Administration Budget Proposal Invests in Medical Research but Underfunds Cancer Prevention
WASHINGTON – February 14, 2011 – The White House budget proposal released today builds on the president’s commitment to medical innovation with increased investment in cancer research, but it underfunds proven prevention measures such as cancer screening programs that have fallen victim to a toug
Administration Announces Second Round of Affordable Care Act Funding for Critical Prevention Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 9, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the allotment of $750 million for fiscal year 2011 for prevention programs that are critical to the fight against cancer.
Public Health Groups Condemn Tobacco Companies for Trying to Delay and Weaken Penalties
According to court filings, the tobacco companies are seeking to block public disclosure of proposed statements a federal judge has ordered them to make to correct their deceptions about their deadly products.
Senators Urged to Defend Critical New Patient Protections by Voting Against Affordable Care Act Repeal
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is encouraging people with cancer and others impacted by the disease to call on lawmakers to vote against a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which includes important patient protections that are providing families with greater access to quality, affordable care.
American Cancer Society 's John R. Seffrin Named to National Prevention Advisory Group
The White House has announced its intention to appoint John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), to the advisory group to the newly created National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.
Families Affected by Cancer Gather Across the Country to Watch 2011 State of the Union
Sustained Funding for Cancer Research a Top Priority for Cancer Community
New Ad Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Funding Potential Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is launching a new print and online advertising campaign today that urges Congress to increase funding for cancer research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), so that past federal investments do not go to waste.