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National Cancer Act Anniversary a Prime Opportunity to Renew Commitment to Defeating Disease

13 de Diciembre de 2011

More than 12 Million Cancer Survivors are Alive Today, but Cancer Still Kills More Than 570,000 Americans Each Year Washington, D.C. -- December 13, 2011 -- A resolution was introduced in the Senate today to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the passage of the National Cancer Act. President Nixon effectively

eHealth Initiative Conference to Feature Technology's Impact on Health Care Delivery

12 de Diciembre de 2011
Nacional

In early January, the American Cancer Society, the charitable affiliate of ACS CAN, will be presenting at an innovative conference focused on improving the quality of life of patients through the increased integration of health information technology. The conference - The eHealth Initiative 10th Annual Conference on Cancer, Diabetes and

Year-End Proposal Creates Barriers to Prevention and Affordable Care

9 de Diciembre de 2011

Statement of Christopher W. Hansen, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) WASHINGTON -- December 9, 2011 -- Families affected by cancer are disheartened by continued attempts by Congress to diminish the nation's preventive health efforts and complicate access to adequate, affordable health care for patients

November 2011 Monthly Advocacy Update

6 de Diciembre de 2011
Connecticut

CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS Super Committee Shortly before its November 23 deadline, the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, better known as the "super committee," announced it was unable to devise a deficit reduction plan that a majority of

November 2011 Monthly Advocacy Update

6 de Diciembre de 2011
Maine

CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS Super Committee Shortly before its November 23 deadline, the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, better known as the "super committee," announced it was unable to devise a deficit reduction plan that a majority of

November 2011 Monthly Advocacy Update

6 de Diciembre de 2011
Massachusetts

CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS Super Committee Shortly before its November 23 deadline, the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, better known as the "super committee," announced it was unable to devise a deficit reduction plan that a majority of

November 2011 Monthly Advocacy Update

6 de Diciembre de 2011
Vermont

CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS Super Committee Shortly before its November 23 deadline, the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, better known as the "super committee," announced it was unable to devise a deficit reduction plan that a majority of

12-1-11 Affordable Care Act Update

2 de Diciembre de 2011
Massachusetts

Federal Update Super Committee Shortly before its November 23 deadline, the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, better known as the "super committee," announced it was unable to devise a deficit reduction plan that a majority of the committee's members could support. Under

Smoke-Free Wins in November

1 de Diciembre de 2011
Nacional

Beyond Boise, Idaho which went smoke-free on Tuesday, there have been a number of other communities that have gone smoke-free this month. Pendleton, SC - The town of Pendleton became South Carolina's 43rd smoke-free community.ξξ Their comprehensive ordinance goes into effect on February 1, 2012. Corbin, KY - Their law