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19 de Abril de 2024
Illinois

La Cámara Baja de Illinois aprobó el Proyecto de Ley HB 5405 para incrementar el acceso y la diversidad en los ensayos clínicos.

18 de Abril de 2024
Idaho

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Idaho State Rep. Sue Chew from pancreatic cancer. On behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, we extend our deepest condolences to Rep. Chew’s family, friends and colleagues."

18 de Abril de 2024
Montana

To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what Medicaid expansion means for Montana families in the fight against cancer. Residents should check their status following the completion of the unwinding, as 1 in 10 were removed from coverage, many for procedural reasons and who might still be eligible.

17 de Abril de 2024
California

El Concejo de Emeryville escuchó la primera lectura y votó a favor de varias medidas destinadas a proteger la salud pública de los daños causados por el tabaco, entre estas, establecer un programa de licencias para la venta de tabaco.

17 de Abril de 2024
California

El Concejo de Emeryville escuchó la primera lectura y votó a favor de varias medidas destinadas a proteger la salud pública de los daños causados por el tabaco, entre estas, establecer un programa de licencias para la venta de tabaco.

17 de Abril de 2024

ACS CAN and other tobacco control partners celebrated a huge public health victory when the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s final rule requiring graphic warnings on cigarette packages and advertisements in late March. ACS CAN has been supporting

16 de Abril de 2024
New Jersey

Last week, legislation that seeks to improve New Jerseyans’ access to biomarker testing was introduced in the Legislature. Biomarker testing helps connect cancer patients to the right treatment at the right time, often resulting in improved outcomes and quality of life. In some cases, biomarker testing may provide information that enables patients to forgo ineffective treatments and eliminate the potentially harmful, life-altering side effects of those treatments, which could also result in reduced health care costs.

15 de Abril de 2024
Wyoming

To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what expanding eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program would mean for Wyoming families in the fight against cancer. Wyoming remains one of only 10 states without Medicaid expansion.

15 de Abril de 2024
South Dakota

To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what Medicaid expansion means for South Dakota families in the fight against cancer and how important it is to protect access to this lifesaving coverage by encouraging South Dakotans to vote no on Amendment F in November. The work-reporting requirements proposed in Amendment F will only block hard-working South Dakotans from accessing the health care needed to live happy, healthy lives.