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Glastonbury Patch: U. of Hartford Coach Gallagher Teams Up with Cancer Survivors

10 de Octubre de 2018
Connecticut

"Also in attendance was Adam Clemens from Glastonbury, who became an ACS CAN advocate over a decade ago in honor of his mother, who he lost to breast cancer. Clemens met with Connecticut's Congressional delegation to ask for support in three key areas in the cancer fight. They discussed the

While Epidemic Rages, Opioids Remain Key Component in Treating Cancer Pain

9 de Octubre de 2018
District Of Columbia, Maryland

While Epidemic Rages, Opioids Remain Key Component in Treating Cancer Pain ACS CAN Director of State and Local Campaigns David Woodmansee Quoted in the Baltimore Sun. Cancer patients and survivors, said David Woodmansee, directors of state and local campaigns for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.

Ninth Annual Research Breakfast Brings Cancer Experts Together to Discuss Current State of Clinical Trials

9 de Octubre de 2018
North Carolina

Nearly 150 people attended the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s ninth annual Cancer Research Breakfast at the North Carolina Museum of History. The event provided a forum for leaders to discuss current barriers to therapeutic clinical trials and the efforts needed to overcome them.

Hamden Survivor Ranks Among Top in the Country in Raising Funds to Support American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

8 de Octubre de 2018
Connecticut

HAMDEN – For the fifth consecutive year, Hamden’s David “Coach” Koch has ranked among the top ten in the country in fundraising through the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) “Lights of Hope” program. The annual “Lights of Hope” ceremony features more than 25,000 lighted bags which are

ACS CAN Files Amicus Brief Opposing New Short-Term Plans Policy

8 de Octubre de 2018

The impact for cancer patients could be devastating. That is the argument ACS CAN is making in an amicus brief filed today in U.S. District Court. The brief is supporting a lawsuit filed by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans that objects to the recent Trump Administration policy allowing for

Patient Groups File Amicus Brief in Legal Challenge to Short-Term Health Insurance Rule

8 de Octubre de 2018
Nacional

Patient groups representing millions of Americans with serious health conditions filed an amicus curiae today in the U.S. District Court case, Association for Community Affiliated Plans v. United States Department of Treasury , explaining the devastating impact patients could face under the final rule implementing changes to short-term, limited duration (STLD) insurance plans.

ACS CAN Volunteer Marcia Earle Featured on TV from Leadership Summit and Lobby Day

5 de Octubre de 2018
Nueva York

ACS CAN volunteer Marcia Earle was among 700 volunteers nationwide to participate in ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington DC in September. Marcia visited the offices of members of congress to as for support for cancer related policuies and programs.

Tennessee U.S. Senate Candidates Answer Questions about Cancer Policy in ACS CAN Voter Guide

5 de Octubre de 2018
Tennessee

Nashville, Tenn. – (Oct. 5, 2018) – American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released a voter guide that details where the two major candidates for Tennessee’s United States Senate seat stand on three important federal policy issues that affect cancer prevention and treatment. “We want voters to

Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidates Answer Questions about Cancer Policy in ACS CAN Voter Guide

5 de Octubre de 2018
Minnesota

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released a voter guide that details where the two major candidates running to be Minnesota’s next governor stand on three important policy issues that affect cancer prevention and treatment.