Legislation Passes that will Improve Health Outcomes in the Commonwealth
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Thanks Lawmakers for Passing Legislation That Expands Access to Precision Medicine
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MEDIA ADVISORY – PRESS CONFERENCE: Buffalo Community Leaders Rally around Governor Hochul’s Tobacco Proposals, Moved by Data Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths
BUFFALO, NY –MARCH 11, 2023 – As budget discussions among state legislators pick up speed at the Capitol, Erie County religious, health and community leaders are set to rally alongside cancer patients and survivors on Monday, March 13.
FDA’s Update to Mammography Regulations will Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality
On behalf of the nearly 300,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking steps to modernize the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) which will help reduce breast cancer mortality.
FDA’s Update to Mammography Regulations will Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality
On behalf of the nearly 300,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking steps to modernize the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) which will help reduce breast cancer mortality.
Data Released Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths in Erie County, NY
BUFFALO, NY—MARCH 8, 2023— Utilizing data from the New York State Cancer Registry, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released data showing the devastating impact that cancers linked to tobacco have on New Yorkers, specifically those living in Erie County:
Lamont Proposes to Slash Tobacco Control Program; Set Back the Clock on Public Health
Advocates lobby against Lamont’s prposed cut to funding to lifesaving tobacco control program.
El presupuesto del presidente para el año fiscal 2024 prioriza el financiamiento para la investigación y la prevención del cáncer
En nombre de los pacientes con cáncer, los sobrevivientes y sus familias, la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) se complace en ver el enfoque y la dedicación continua del presidente para lograr el objetivo de la Misión Contra el Cáncer (Cancer Moonshot) - poner fin al cáncer tal como lo conocemos
Cancer Survivors to Governor, Legislators: Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted ‘Cancer Action Day’ at the Colorado state capitol Wednesday. ACS CAN volunteers, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers met with several lawmakers and urged them to support and pass House Bill 1110, Healthcare Coverage for Biomarkers Testing. The bi-partisan legislation would expand equitable access to biomarker testing statewide.
Gov. Kay Ivey Avoids Commentary on Medicaid Expansion in State of the State Address as Need for Accessible Care in Alabama Grows
MONTGOMERY, AL – March 7, 2023 – Tonight, Gov.
Cancer Advocates Convene at State House Ahead of Senate Medicaid Vote
Dozens of cancer patients, survivors, healthcare providers and other gathered the State House to urge New Hampshire lawmakers to vote in support eauthorizing the Granite Advantage Health Care Program.