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Indiana Legislature Fails to Address Tobacco Crisis

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is disappointed to see the Indiana legislature adjourning without raising Indiana’s cigarette tax as health and business leaders have long urged.  Lawmakers had an opportunity to prioritize the health of Hoosiers by raising the state’s low cigarette tax rate by $2.00 per pack this session, which would have helped more than 100,000 ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

ACS CAN Applauds Gov. Evers’ Commitment to Reducing Burden of Cancer in Wisconsin

... to young people. “Likewise, Wisconsin Well Woman connects uninsured or under-insured women to much-needed breast and cervical cancer care and screenings. Early detection is critical to diagnosing the disease when treatment is more effective and less expensive. With the funding ... we can help stop cancer before it takes root. “In the same vein, we know that cancer patients fare best when they have access to quality health insurance. But so many still fall in the coverage gap, where they’re unable to afford private health insurance but make too much money for Medicaid. That’s why we’re grateful that Governor Evers has committed to increasing access to ...

Time to Make Cancer a National Priority

... but cutting critical cancer funding is not the way to do it. We need lawmakers to protect funding for cancer research, prevention, and access to health care. Be sure to watch our new national TV ad which calls on Congress to make cancer a national priority. Time to Make Cancer a National Priority ...

Cancer Advocates Urge California Legislators to Increase Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings and Treatment, Tackle Illegal Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

... or underinsured individuals with income above 200% FPL do not qualify for EWC and BCCTP services and still may not have access to affordable health care. “Communities of color and people with limited income are less likely than others to receive timely cancer screenings and follow-up care, resulting in striking cancer disparities. For example, Black women are  40%  more likely to die from breast cancer despite lower incidence. ...

ACS CAN Honors Lives Touched by Cancer and Recognizes Legislative Champions at Annual Lights of Hope Ceremony

... who have faced cancer, which served as a visual reminder of the importance of continued investment in prevention, early detection and access to care. “Today’s event reflects what our work is ultimately about: honoring the lives touched by cancer and advancing policies that give ... imaging Pennsylvanians need to   rule out or detect breast cancer early has been a priority of mine. No one should have to delay life-saving care   because they cannot afford essential diagnostic imaging. Removing this cost barrier is an important step   forward for Pennsylvania and ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session

... dive into the first day of the 2021 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the new year. Alabama has the opportunity to do more in ensuring adequate and affordable access to care including preventive cancer screenings. Such action would come at a critical time for families who are experiencing the heavy economic effects ... for an expansion of Medicaid eligiblity, up to 138% above the federal poverty line, providing state residents a pathway to comprehensive health insurance coverage, critical in the fight against cancer. Increasing Funding for State Screening Programs: Colorectal and breast cancer ...

Robert R. Kugler: Looking Forward to 2012

... in December, Congress passed a spending bill for Fiscal Year 2012 that included an increase for research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). With more than 12 million cancer survivors alive today thanks to research breakthroughs, we can’t lose that momentum in 2012. ACS ... or more prominent cancer centers around the country. ACS CAN also continues to be actively involved in implementing provisions of the Affordable Care Act – provisions that benefit cancer patients and their families.  We’ll be keeping close watch for a Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the “individual mandate”, on which critical patient protections rely, and working in the states to set up both health exchanges and essential benefits plans that are adequate for cancer patients and survivors. ACS CAN will also be working hard to protect the ...

Cancer Advocates Rally in Support of Tobacco Education

... the death, disease, disability and other harms caused by smoking and other tobacco use.  They also save money by reducing tobacco-related health care costs. ACS CAN also is supporting the Governor’s budget request of $13.2 million for the state breast and cervical cancer screening ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Final State Budget Delivers on Cancer Prevention & Detection

... of cancer survivors thank state lawmakers and Governor Shapiro for prioritizing these lifesaving staples of the Commonwealth’s public health infrastructure. Now, we look to the House to build on this work by passing Senate Bill 88 and removing another cost barrier to Pennsylvanian ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Angelina Jolie Op-Ed on Genetic Breast Cancer

... risk they, too, will know that they have strong options." Fortunately for women with a strong family history of breast cancer, the Affordable Care Act requires all new insurance plans to cover the costs of counseling and testing for breast cancer risk Š—– tests that can be unaffordable ... with a thoughtful blog post about the importance of high-risk individuals having these conversations with genetic specialists and knowledgeable health professionals so that they can make their own informed decisions. I invite you to read both Ms. JolieŠ—'s piece and Dr. BrawleyŠ—'s ...

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