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Tanning Industry, Minors Would Face New Rules Under New FDA Rules

18 de Diciembre de 2015
Massachusetts

By Antonio Caban BOSTON, DEC. 18, 2015....Minors would be restricted from using tanning devices and manufacturers and salon owners would be required to update tanning safety measures, under two new rules proposed Friday by the federal government. The steps announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nearly mirror a

Congress Approves Huge Increase For Cancer Research Funding

18 de Diciembre de 2015
Nacional

Congress just passed the largest budget increase for cancer research in more than a decade! This new funding will play a pivotal role in our ability to discover new cures and find new ways to prevent and treat cancer. This is a historic victory in fighting cancer and it happened

FDA Tanning Device Proposals Will Reduce Skin Cancer Incidence and Deaths

18 de Diciembre de 2015

December 18, 2015 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two proposed regulations today that would prohibit tanning device use by minors under 18, strengthen the warning labels noting the danger of sun lamps and require those who tan to sign a form acknowledging the dangers of the devices every six months.

Funding Boost for Cancer Research the Biggest Increase in More Than a Decade

16 de Diciembre de 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. December 16, 2015 The omnibus FY 2016 spending bill introduced today includes a $2 billion increase for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a $264 million increase for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action

1 in 10 eligible women getting life-saving mammograms from Show Me Healthy Women

15 de Diciembre de 2015
Missouri

Join us as we work to reach more eligible women through the Missouri Department of Health's Show Me Healthy Women program. Learn how you can help us reach more women by visiting our campaigns page . Hear about the life-saving impact of this program from two Missouri

Breast Cancer Research Stamp Victory!

11 de Diciembre de 2015
Nacional

We won! After a wave of emails, Facebook posts and tweets from ACS CAN volunteers, Congress agreed to renew the breast cancer research stamp. ACS CAN joined with other breast cancer organizations in support of renewing the stamp that has already raised more than $80 million for breast cancer research.

'Tis the season to share your JOY

11 de Diciembre de 2015
Nacional

During the December holiday season, many people reflect upon the things they are thankful for and the reasons for joy in their life. Spending time with grandchildren. Walking your dog.Enjoying the great outdoors. Cancer survivors and caregivers sometimes think about the things they enjoy but might have to give up

New Report Finds New York 20th in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention

10 de Diciembre de 2015
Nueva York

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Name: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cell: (518) 796-1038 Email: [email protected] New Report Finds New York 20th in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention ALBANY, NY --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer

New Report Finds New Jersey Last in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention

8 de Diciembre de 2015
New Jersey

A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New Jersey is last in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.