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5 de Diciembre de 2019

Some recent and current cancer patients are making changes to their cancer treatment due to the coverage and cost of prescription drugs and surprise medical bills, according to new survey results from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).

4 de Diciembre de 2019
North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND - The third annual Crave a Cure event, set for December 5, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Heritage Center Northern Lights Atrium, celebrates the difference Bismarck-Mandan residents are making in the fight against cancer. This festive event, benefiting the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

4 de Diciembre de 2019
Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. – By the end of this year, it’s estimated that over 26,000 new incidences of cancer will have been diagnosed in Louisiana. Over 9,200 people will succumb to the disease. The fourth annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of Louisiana policy forum brings together community leaders

3 de Diciembre de 2019
Nacional

Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee will meet to vote on the nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approval of Dr. Hahn by the HELP Committee will allow for full Senate consideration. Following

27 de Noviembre de 2019
California

Los Angeles, Calif - California Missed Chance Earlier this Year; City of Los Angeles has Opportunity to Make Up Lost Ground in Two Weeks or Will it Give Big Tobacco an Early Christmas Present? California is once again leaving kids vulnerable to the lure of flavored tobacco products while

27 de Noviembre de 2019
Massachusetts

BOSTON - Today, Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that that will prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the Commonwealth, including mint and menthol flavors, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco and cigars. It also taxes e-cigarettes at 75% of wholesale and improves access to cessation services. The

22 de Noviembre de 2019
Nacional

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Our organizations have commended President Trump and his Administration for recognizing the severity of the youth e-cigarette epidemic and the need for bold action to prevent e-cigarettes from addicting a generation of children. Today, we reiterate our strong and united support for the Administration’s plan, announced in

21 de Noviembre de 2019
Nueva York

The New York City council has adanced a bill prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products. They did not avance a bill which incudes menthol. On the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout ACS CAN asks for menthol to be included.

21 de Noviembre de 2019
New Jersey

To mark the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout, ACS CAN asks for passage and enactment of measures to protect health and save lives.