News

Compartir

All Updates

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Says Los Angeles City Council Committee Actions Today Stop Short of Adequate Protections for Addressing Flavored Tobacco Epidemic

5 de Diciembre de 2019
California

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issues this statement from Managing Director Jim Knox following the vote by the Los Angeles City Council’s Committee on Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts and River today to restrict flavored tobacco sales: “The American Cancer Society

Comprehensive Action Needed to Stop Tobacco Industry From Targeting Youth with Flavors, Advertisements

5 de Diciembre de 2019
Nacional

Washington, D.C. – Nearly 70% of middle and high school students who currently use tobacco report the use of flavored products, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today. Additionally, nine out of every 10 students surveyed report exposure to tobacco industry advertisements and

Survey: Cancer Patients and Survivors Alter or Delay Care Due to Insurance Barriers

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).

A Dazzling Night of Music, Appetizers and Desserts, and a Silent Auction as Cancer Advocates Gather to Celebrate, Fundraise and Empower Survivors

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

Forum to Outline a Path to Improve Outcomes for Cancer Patients

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

Patient, Health Groups Urge Senate Committee to Advance Dr. Stephen Hahn’s Nomination for FDA Commissioner  ​​​​​​​

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

Massachusetts Outshines California When It Comes to Protecting Kids from Tobacco Addiction; Gov. Baker Signs New Law, Making MA First State in the Nation to Prohibit Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

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

Massachusetts Becomes First State in the Nation to Prohibit Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products; Protect Kids from Big Tobacco’s Targeting

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

Health and Parent Groups Urge Trump Administration to Stand Strong and Implement Plan to Clear the Market of All Flavored E-Cigarettes – Kids’ Health Must Not Be Compromised

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