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Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Gov. Cuomo’s proposed 2012-2013 state budget. “Gov. Cuomo properly diagnoses cancer issues as a priority, but initial review shows some of his recommended therapies may be too weak. While we are encouraged that

On Sunday, January 8, the Baltimore Sun ran this terrific editorial endorsing a life-saving proposal to increase the state's tax on cigars and smokeless tobacco. This tax increase will reduce the use of these deadly products by youth and raise critically needed money for to the state's tobacco control

Statement from Michele Bonan, regional advocacy director for the American Cancer Society of New York & New Jersey, in response to today’s State of the City address: “We said we’d make New York City healthier than ever…. we did.” Mayor Bloomberg raised this important and valid point

Coverage of Chemotherapy Pills Means More Choice for Cancer Patients American Cancer Society Urges Governor Christie to Approve Legislation Statement from Blair Horner,Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding passage of bill to guarantee price parity for orally administered chemotherapy

Federal Update Congress completed its work on the 2012 fiscal year

Federal Update Congress completed its work on the 2012 fiscal year

2012 promises to be active and challenging. Congress is scheduled to reconvene on January 23, while 40 state legislatures start sessions this month. Battles over federal spending and deficit reduction are expected to dominate the Congressional agenda while states continue to struggle with meeting their own budget targets. The Affordable

For media inquiries, contact: Desiree Berenguer Carton 732.818.3517 ext 2328-office 973.477.7056-cell [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EVIDENCE IS CLEAR: INDOOR TANNING INCREASES RISK FOR CANCER Health Advocates Urge Passage of Teen Tanning Bed Ban (Trenton, NJ) (January 4, 2012) -Health organizations are calling on