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CHARLOTTE, NC – February 15, 2022 – In a major shift, breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer death among Black women as of 2019. This news is one of the key findings in Cancer Statistics for African American/Black People 2022, published today in

Cancer patients, survivors and advocates from across the state gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday to press lawmakers to address several critical issues affecting access to health care for tens of thousands of Kansans, particularly those in need of cancer screening and treatment. The meetings were part of Kansas Cancer Action Day, an annual event organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to make fighting cancer a legislative prioritity.

Santa Ana, Calif . – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the decision to prioritize the health of children

The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions

Flavors Hook Kids DC, a coalition of public health and advocacy organization, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, applad Mayor Boswer for including funding for the Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021.

NEW IBERIA, LA. – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is delighted that the New Iberia council has taken steps to protect citizens from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Now that the New Iberia council has acted to make the city a cleaner, safer, healthier community, ACS

Los voluntarios de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) de todo Arizona se reunieron en el Capitolio del Estado el lunes para instar a los legisladores a aprobar una legislación que garantice que las pruebas de biomarcadores estén cubiertas por más planes de seguro, incluido Medicaid, cuando los pacientes lo necesiten.

Los voluntarios de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) de todo Arizona se reunieron en el Capitolio del Estado el lunes para instar a los legisladores a aprobar una legislación que garantice que las pruebas de biomarcadores estén cubiertas por más planes de seguro, incluido Medicaid, cuando los pacientes lo necesiten.