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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Early this morning Congress released a proposed FY 2023 funding deal that includes an increase of $2.5 billion for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $408 million more for cancer research at the National ... or improve access to palliative care.   A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Cancer Research “Cancer research is one of the most promising fields of biomedical discovery and sustained year-over-year increases ... trials act which would address ancillary costs when enrollees must travel, such as transportation and lodging, which for too long have been cost barriers for participation.    “A five-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension ...

How does your state measure up on policies to fight and prevent cancer? Chances are not well. According to a new edition of the ACS CAN report How Do You Measure Up? released today, most state legislatures are missing opportunities to enact laws and policies that could not only ... movement toward the benchmark. Red shows where states are falling short. This year, the best any state did was receive a green rating in six of the nine priority areas, and 25 states have reached the benchmark in only three or fewer areas. Put simply, this is unacceptable. While itŠ—'s ...

... Oct. 18, 2018 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network recently honored Olney resident Polly Sulcer with its Capitol Dome Volunteer of the Year award at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.   The award is presented to a volunteer who has effectively strengthened ACS CAN’s mission by leading legislative and community action, assisting with media outreach, fundraising and training and motivating others.   “Polly is a vital part of our team, and we wouldn’t be the same without her,” said Maggie Osborne, Illinois grassroots manager for ACS CAN. “She regularly meets ...

Charleston, WV–March 7, 2018 –The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and AARP commends the West Virginia legislature for improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care. ACS CAN and AARP are proud to have lead the effort to pass this legislation in West ...