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ACS CAN Requests Surgeon General 's Report on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

3 de Julio de 2012

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today requesting a report by the Surgeon General of the United States that examines how the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages impacts the health of Americans. The letter

Ruling a Victory for Cancer Patients

28 de Junio de 2012
New Jersey, Nueva York

Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Critical Patient Protections for Families Affected by Cancer Trenton, NJ – June 28, 2012 – The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases

Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Critical Patient Protections for Families Affected by Cancer

28 de Junio de 2012

WASHINGTON June 28, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases can access quality, affordable health care. The ruling is a victory for people with cancer and their

2012 NYS Legislative Session Wraps Up

27 de Junio de 2012
Nueva York

Analysis from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ Albany, NY (June 27, 2012) - The New York State Legislature adjourned last Thursday, as scheduled. The on-time closure was reflective of the entire six months of the session, which featured

6-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

22 de Junio de 2012
Maine

Supreme Court Update The Supreme Court has not yet issued its ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), though the decision could come out as soon as Monday, June 25. The Court is likely to announce that it will issue decisions on one or more other days

6-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

22 de Junio de 2012
Massachusetts

Supreme Court Update The Supreme Court has not yet issued its ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), though the decision could come out as soon as Monday, June 25. The Court is likely to announce that it will issue decisions on one or more other days

6-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

22 de Junio de 2012
Vermont

Supreme Court Update The Supreme Court has not yet issued its ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), though the decision could come out as soon as Monday, June 25. The Court is likely to announce that it will issue decisions on one or more other days

New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Hears Case for Continued Federal Funding of Cancer Research

22 de Junio de 2012

NASHUA, N.H. -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the New England Division of the American Cancer Society and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC) briefed members of New Hampshire's congressional delegation today in Nashua to encourage sustained federal funding for cancer research so

Big Tobacco 's Smokescreen Derails Historic Attempt to Save Lives and Protect Kids

22 de Junio de 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 22, 2012 The following is a statement from John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the defeat of Proposition 29 in California. Prop. 29 would have increased California 's