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2023 Virginia Session Summary

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, expanded access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Virginians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... In 2023, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia Department of Health, the Insurance Commissioner, and the Governor’s office in support of the following priorities:   Reducing the Toll of Tobacco Cigar Tax: ...

Cancer Advocates Unite to Watch State of the Union Address

... Cancer Society’s sister advocacy organization, is undertaking nationwide to increase federal Cancer Research Funding and improve access to health care. Hundreds of volunteers are expected to be on hand at 30 parties across the nation in a show of force and support for people touched by ... working with the administration and Congressional leadership to restore the nation’s commitment to fighting cancer. The National Institutes of Health budget and funding for cancer research have been virtually flat or cut for the past four years.  Cancer advocates also continue to work to ...

Congress Urged to Pass 21st Century Cures Bill

... 21st Century Cures legislation being considered by Congress includes $4.77 billion over ten years for the National Institutes of Health, including funding for the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative. The House is expected to vote on the bill Wednesday with the Senate taking ... clinical trials network to harness the body’s own immune system to fight cancer and quicken the pace of research into improving symptom care for patients and survivors, among many other possibilities. “As the bill is partially paid for with scheduled increases for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, a critical component of the increased research portfolio will be to determine additional ways to detect and prevent cancer. We urge ...

Washington Policy Luncheon

...   The ACS CAN Washington State Policy Luncheon is a premiere event that brings together more than 300 leaders from business, academia, health care,  government, life sciences, and cancer research communities to support ACS CAN’s mission.    ACS CAN and our sponsors are ... ACS CAN is focusing our grassroots power on increasing funding for the Youth Tobacco & Vapor Product Prevention Program at the Department of Health. Having been severely underfunded for nearly a decade, during which time youth usage of e-cigarettes, or 'vaping,' has ...

2019 Day at the State Capitol

... policy changes that would impact cancer patients' access to the medications their doctors prescribe, and preventing the expansion of short-term health care plans that don't have to follow the guidelines set forth by the Affordable Care Act. Of course they also reminded their legislators of how important it is for the state budget to included funding for cancer research.  ...

2017 Texas Cancer Policy Forum - Houston

... Network (ACS CAN) will host its fourth annual Texas Cancer Policy Forum series this fall, uniting key leaders and decision makers in business, health care, and government to hear about the latest advances in cancer care and stories of success from the Lone Star State. Texas institutions are ... and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) fueling the effort. This ongoing work is also providing a health boost to the state’s economy. Join us at our forum events in Austin, Arlington or Houston to hear medical, economic, legislative and ...

Looking Back on 2012

... to make strong corrective statements in nationwide ads to explain that they deliberately deceived the American public for decades about the health hazards of their deadly products. Our volunteers and staff were hard at work in the states too: With the strong support of the Society and ... . In June, we experienced a consequential day in the history of the fight against cancer when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act was constitutional. In doing so, the Court upheld numerous provisions that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases can access quality, affordable health care. Since then, HHS has proposed several important regulations, including one on essential health benefits , which provide more details on ...

2018 ACS CAN St. Louis Cancer Talks

... in St. Louis, MO on November 9. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in medical research, business, education, cancer care and health policy to discuss emerging and cutting edge oncology and research policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans. Speakers include : Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D. - Washington Univeristy Ryan Teague, Ph.D. - St. Louis University School of Medicine ...

Reigniting Research: A Call to Action to Advance Cancer Research and Innovation

... innovation saves lives and stimulates the economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted research and clinical trials. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), stands to lose $10 billion worth of currently funded research due to the pandemic. The breakthroughs we are seeing in cancer ... of investment in basic science.  The loss of currently funded research would have negative consequences for cancer patients and the public health community for years to come.  Simply put: cancer patients would pay for the loss of disrupted research with their lives. Investing in Medical Research Catalyzes Scientific Discovery:   Eliminating cancer relies as much on public policy as it does on science and care. While policymakers are addressing acute needs related to COVID-19, cancer patients need policies that accelerate cures.  ACS CAN is ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on U.S. Senate Candidates in Maryland to Make Cancer a Priority

... about cancer are made not only in the doctor’s office, but also in the halls of Congress. Our elected officials make decisions every day about health issues that affect people here in Maryland,” said two-time breast cancer survivor and ACS CAN volunteer Liza Fues. “With 1 in 3 ... the race for U.S. Senate in Maryland and asked them to pledge their support for cancer research funding , ensuring access to affordable, quality health coverage , and ensuring access to cancer prevention services . Congressman Trone and Governor Larry Hogan have both signed in support. The ... policies and legislation supported by ACS CAN that work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, by accelerating cures, improving access to care, and ensuring access to cancer prevention and early detection services, including tobacco control. If elected, I pledge to: Support ...

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