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Today, the Texas Legislature voted unanimously in support of Senate bill 1028, ensuring Texans can access affordable preventative colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 per American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines

ACS Expert says: “These new guidelines are in line with the most recent American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines released in 2018.” Lisa Lacasse, president of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) says: “Following the updated ACS guidelines

Baton Rouge, LA – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers’ steadfast commitment. When the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual Cancer Action Day, cancer patients, survivors and

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Emily Kalmer Jefferson City, MO - "Earlier this year, during his state of the state address, Gov. Parson committed to upholding the will of Missouri voters by funding Medicaid expansion. The legislature has ignored the governor's

ACS CAN applauds the New York State Senate for passing legislation that will help New Yorkers pay for treatment of life-threatening illnesses. Asks Assembly to also pass measure.

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Hoy, el gobernador Ron DeSantis promulgó oficialmente el proyecto de ley 1080 del Senado – un proyecto de ley disfrazado como una solución a la epidemia de tabaquismo juvenil actual. A continuación se encuentra una declaración al respecto en nombre de la Red de Acción Contra

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Hoy, el gobernador Ron DeSantis promulgó oficialmente el proyecto de ley 1080 del Senado – un proyecto de ley disfrazado como una solución a la epidemia de tabaquismo juvenil actual. A continuación se encuentra una declaración al respecto en nombre de la Red de Acción Contra

Baton Rouge, LA - “Today, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed legislation, House Bill 525, that would lower the price of some tobacco products and would help the tobacco industry protect their bottom line, while addicting people with cheaper products. Tobacco taxes must apply to all tobacco products at

FOR MORE INFORMATION Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (518) 796-1038 [email protected] TRENTON, NJ – May 10, 2021 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has released a list of examples (attached) of step therapy policies by New Jersey regulated health