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New Report Shows Significant Opportunities Remain for States to Pass Policies to Save Lives and Money from Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 3, 2017 – A majority of states are missing critical opportunities to pass and implement legislative solutions proven to prevent and fight cancer, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality grades states on the ... help to prevent a disease that kills roughly 1,650 people a day nationwide, costs patients nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket costs and in 2014 cost the country as a whole more than $87 billion in direct medical costs.   The report, an annual snapshot of key state policies, indicates that ...

How Does Your State Measure Up on Policies to Fight Cancer?

Unfortunately, for most of you the answer to the question above is Š—“not well.Š— According to a new edition of the ACS CAN report How Do You Measure Up? released today, many state legislatures are missing opportunities to enact laws and policies that ...

Sneakers Cover State House Front Steps to Urge Legislators to Keep South Carolina Teens Healthy

Today, the front steps of the South Carolina State House were covered in sneakers to remind lawmakers to protect teen health by raising the cigarette tax by $1.50 and ... sneakers before coming to the Coaches vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers event, part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Day at the State House.   Coach Michael Kleinfelder, a two-time cancer survivor and girls’ soccer coach from Gilbert High School in ... increase revenue by raising the cigarette tax,” said Beth Johnson, South Carolina government relations director for ACS CAN. “Increasing the cost of tobacco is one of the most effective ways to prevent kids from becoming addicted to these deadly products and to help encourage those ...

Day at the State House and Suits & Sneakers

... House on Tuesday, February 5th! Our day will begin at 9AM and run until around 2PM. We will be provide refreshments and training. There is no cost to attend. By joining us and speaking with your elected officials you can help us gain support for an increase in the state tobacco tax and for legislation that would prevent children from using tanning devices in SC. We will host a WebEx/ conference call on Tuesday, January 5th at 7PM to discuss the details of this event and our legislative priorities.  We have a big agenda this year and we need your help! One person can make a difference and together ...

Statement: Tan Ban Passes NJ Senate

Keeping Teens Out of Tanning Beds Saves Lives Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President of Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Senate passage ...  “Indoor tanning is unnecessary.  In their quest for a summer glow, teenagers are needlessly exposing themselves to a carcinogen that may cost them their lives. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) puts tanning beds in the highest cancer risk category - group 1 - ... to humans.’ That’s the same class as arsenic, asbestos, benzene, dioxin, mustard gas, tobacco smoke and vinyl chloride. The machines can emit ultraviolet radiation at levels 10 to 15 times higher than the midday summer sun. According to the IARC, use of tanning beds before the ...

Cancer Advocates Denounce Today’s Action by House Judiciary Committee

... on by the full House. Senate Bill (SB) 21 would restrict minors from indoor tanning. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Montana Academy of Dermatology speak out. In response to today’s defeat, Kristin Page-Nei, Montana government relations director for ACS CAN, ACS CAN volunteer/melanoma survivor Taelor Anderson, and Charlotte Kutsch, MD, President of Montana Academy of Dermatology released the following statements: Kristin Page-Nei, ACS CAN Montana Government Relations Director “For four ...

Utah Day at the Capitol

Join us on February 21 for ACS CAN Utah Day at the Capitol.   Whether you are a seasoned advocate or have never engaged with ACS CAN before, this day is an incredible ... our voices are heard loud and clear! There will be two pre-event training opportunities. All attendees should plan to join us for at least one of these or listen to a recorded training provided to you via email. We strongly encourage first time attendees to attend the in-person training ... you might have For the first time we will be asking all attendees to wear an ACS CAN royal blue polo shirt.  This will be provided to you at no cost this year.  We have both men’s and women’s shirt sizes. You will be asked to choose your shirt size when you register. Full event ...

Big Wins in Vermont

... Ban on Minors - Following California's law that was passed late last year, Vermont has passed an indoor tanning ban for all minors under the age of 18.ξ This new law aligns with American Cancer Society and ACS CAN's policy standards established in March 2010.ξ This is also a great victory during May's Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Tobacco Control ... the tobacco companies were able to find a loophole in the tax system to create products that are more appealing to youth due to the low cost and flavoring of these products.ξ Vermont was able to secure a tobacco tax equity provision in the Misc. Tax bill which redefines little ...

HOUSE VOTE MARKS BREAKTHROUGH FOR INDOOR TANNING BILL

By Katie Lannan STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 27, 2016....Both branches of the state Legislature have now signed off on a bill that would ban minors under the age of 18 from using or operating tanning booths. The House passed the bill ( S 1994 ) on a 146-8 vote on Wednesday. In September, the bill cleared the ... to help shepherd the bill through the House, so the bill's passage marked a breakthrough. Under current state law, children under the age of 14 can only use an indoor tanning device if accompanied by an adult and teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 need to provide parental consent, Rep. ...

How Does Your State Measure Up on Policies to Fight Cancer in 2015?

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 ...

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