American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Urges Senate to Act Immediately on Health Care Reform Legislation
Statement by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Daniel E. Smith
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Health Care Reform Could Improve Process for Determining Prevention and Screening Guidelines
WASHINGTON -- November 20, 2009 -- The announcement this week from a federal scientific panel that women aged 40-49 should not get routine annual mammograms emphasizes the need to improve the way scientific evidence is weighed and recommendations are determined.
Great American Smokeout Emphasizes Importance of Strong Tobacco Control Laws
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today celebrated the 34th Great American Smokeout by encouraging state and local lawmakers to protect the health of all Americans by enacting comprehensive smoke-free laws, increasing state tobacco taxes and fully funding tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
Leading Patient Groups Support Workplace Wellness Provisions in House Health Reform Bill
WASHINGTON -- November 16, 2009 -- Three of the nation’s leading patient groups are expressing their strong support for language in the House health care bill that promotes evidence-based workplace wellness programs and encourages financial incentives for healthy behaviors that are not tied to in
Reports Show Smoke-Free Policies Are Critical to Curbing Secondhand Smoke Exposure
Washington, D.C. – November 12, 2009 – Two new reports released today by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that state tobacco control efforts, including smoke-free policies, are vitally important to efforts to limit exposure to deadly secondhand smoke.
House Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation a Victory for People With Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 7, 2009 – In an historic vote, the U.S.
Federal Judge Rejects Tobacco Companies' Effort to Block Key Provisions of New Tobacco Regulation Law
Statement of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and American Legacy Foundation
House Health Care Reform Legislation Would Dramatically Improve the Health Care System for People With Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 5, 2009 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced its support of proposed health care legislation that will be debated this week in the U.S. House of Representatives.
New Report Highlights Need for Increased and Enhanced Emphasis on Chronic Pain Management
A report released today by a national panel of pain care experts finds that pain treatment needs major reforms to increase access to the right care and improve quality and equitable care for cancer patients, survivors and others who suffer from chronic pain.
Release of House Bill Brings Country Closer to Meaningful Health Reform
WASHINGTON – October 29, 2009 – “The health reform bill unveiled by House leaders today would dramatically improve the health care system for people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases.