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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Supports Legislation Filed by Rep. White That Expands Access to Precision Medicine Testing and would Improving Health Outcomes for Ohioans

This morning, NYC Councilmember Rita Joseph hosted a press conference at City Hall in conjunction with the No More Menthols NYC coalition to promote the importance of her groundbreaking proposal to end the sale of menthol cigarettes. Councilmember Joseph stood alongside civil rights, religious and community leaders from the NAACP, Arc of Justice, African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council and more, to send a resounding message to the NYC Council: though Big Tobacco remains committed to addicting New Yorkers to menthol cigarettes, advocates will continue to fight to save lives and lungs from the harms of menthols. Enough is enough.

PIERRE, S.D. –– American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates will arrive at the Statehouse Wednesday for their annual Day at the Capitol. Cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers will ask lawmakers to make cancer a policy priority by leaving Medicaid expansion in place as voters intended

SALEM, Ore. –– On the first day of the 2025 Oregon Legislature, advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network call on lawmakers to finish the job and end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. Big Tobacco continues to use flavors to target its

LAS VEGAS, NEV. – The High Roller Observation Wheel at The Linq Promenade shined teal and white on Friday night in honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed in January. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joined other local advocacy groups and cervical cancer survivors at The Linq Promenade to recognize those who have battled the disease.

HONOLULU – A new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) released Thursday shows cancer diagnoses are now higher in women compared to men, revealing a shift in the burden of the disease. The report highlights and presents an opportunity for Hawaii State Lawmakers to work with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to support cancer prevention, treatment, and access to care during the 2025 legislative session.

Washington, DC - Hoy, la Administración del presidente Biden publicó la lista de 15 medicamentos para la próxima ronda de negociación de precios de Medicare, incluidos cuatro medicamentos para tratar el cáncer: Xtandi para tratar el cáncer de próstata, Pomalyst para tratar el mieloma múltiple, Ibrance para tratar el cáncer

Washington, DC - Hoy, la Administración del presidente Biden publicó la lista de 15 medicamentos para la próxima ronda de negociación de precios de Medicare, incluidos cuatro medicamentos para tratar el cáncer: Xtandi para tratar el cáncer de próstata, Pomalyst para tratar el mieloma múltiple, Ibrance para tratar el cáncer

Un nuevo informe publicado por la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer reveló que mientras los casos de cáncer están disminuyendo entre los hombres, los diagnósticos están aumentando entre las mujeres, particularmente entre mujeres más jóvenes.