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ACS and ACS CAN joined with the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association to file amicus briefs in lawsuits challenging the availability of tax credits to people who buy a health plan in the federal marketplace.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amber Hillman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 508-450-8690 [email protected] NEW HAMPSHIRE CANCER TREATMENT FAIRNESS COALITION HAILS UNANIMOUS SENATE PASSAGE OF SB 137 Senate votes to pass bi-partisan legislation which will ensure affordable access to

Today Governor Brian Sandoval will elaborate on his tax proposal policies. Already, the Governor announced he would like to see the state’s cigarette tax increased by 40 cents per pack which is likely to trigger a lively debate during the weeks ahead.

Once again, the Fernley Relay for Life has become an ACS CAN "Event" by signing up over 50 ACS CAN members. And, this year, the victory happened BEFORE their event. Thanks to Gidget Kelsey and the Fernley relay community!

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Statement on State Senate and Assembly Rejecting Funding Cuts and Consolidation for Cancer Services Program ALBANY, NY – March 11, 2015 – The New York State Senate and Assembly have both rejected proposed cuts from and consolidation of the New York

We are all just One Degree away from cancer. Each of us has a parent, a friend, a co-worker or a relative who has battled the disease. Yet funding for cancer research is down 26% since 2003, adjusting for inflation. Congress needs to know that we've had enough. It's time

"I needed somebody who could take my pain and suffering in hand and make that the focus of my treatment.Š— Those are the words of Eric Buck, a then 48-year old Massachusetts professor who was recovering from cancer. The person he needed was Dr. Vicki Jackson, chief of palliative care

As a member of his party's leadership team, Oklahoma State Representative Pat Ownbey has no shortage of people calling on him to champion their issues. That's why ACS CAN was so grateful he chose to lead an effort to help improve the quality of life for cancer patients and people