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Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Urge Federal Lawmakers to Make Cancer a National Priority

... lawmakers to restore and sustain funding for cancer research and proven prevention and early detection programs, improve access to palliative care as an extra layer of support for those with chronic disease, and increase federal tobacco taxes. The federal government has a critical role to ... to ensure that the fight against cancer remains a top national priority by restoring funding for critical research at the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute and proven prevention and early detection programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that ... the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy affiliate organization of the American Cancer Society, which is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage lawmakers, candidates and government officials to support laws and policies that will make cancer a top ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling to Protect the Florida Resources That Have Helped Them Quit

... today by calling attention to the state-funded adult and youth tobacco control prevention programs that have helped them quit and protected the health of Floridians for generations. “As our state’s battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our ... the industry’s grip on Florida is not only crucial to reducing death from tobacco-related disease, but it’s also imperative to reduce health disparities in the state. In Florida alone, Big Tobacco spends more than $608 million marketing its deadly products.” The tobacco ... products remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans, and costing $170 billion in health care costs and $151 billion in lost productivity annually. In Florida, tobacco is responsible for 32,300 adult deaths each year. ### About ACS CAN ...

New Report Shows Critical Need for FDA Regulation of Cigars

... smoke flavored cigars, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health. The findings are included in an article, "Flavored Cigar Smoking Among U.S. Adults: Findings from the 2009 2010 National Adult Tobacco ... constituents as cigarettes. The tax disparity on tobacco products is undercutting our ability to effectively reduce tobacco use and lower health care costs. ACS CAN supports several current federal bills and state efforts to bring taxes on cigars and other tobacco products into parity ...

Data Released Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths in Erie County, NY

... that starts with removing flavored products, like menthol cigarettes, from the tobacco industry toolbox.” Dr. Andrew Hyland , Chair of Health Behavior and head of tobacco control programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center , said, “Every day we see patients coming ... the proposal to end the sale of all flavored products—including menthol cigarettes.” “New York has the opportunity to address a definitive health equity issue. Tobacco-related cancer mortality is higher among Black people than white people because of historically higher smoking ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

New Report Finds New Jersey Last in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention

...   TRENTON, NJ --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New Jersey is last in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.  The report, issued ... revenues for states to meet these recommended funding levels. Put simply: New Jersey is missing a tremendous opportunity to save lives and health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help those addicted to quit. “The Broken Promises report ...

New Report Finds New York 20th in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention

...   ALBANY, NY --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New York  is 20th in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.  The report, issued ... tobacco revenues for states to meet these recommended funding levels. Put simply: New York is missing a tremendous opportunity to save lives and health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help those addicted to quit. “The Broken Promises report ...

President’s FY24 Budget Prioritizes Funding for Cancer Research and Prevention

... the cancer burden nationwide in his FY24 budget through increased investment in accelerated research at the Advanced Research Projects Agency on Health (ARPA-H) and investment in cancer prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The budget also included modest increases for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, as well as a dedicated funding mechanism for the Cancer Moonshot initiative.    The following is a ... the advances we have made and will make in how we prevent, detect, treat and promote survivorship, equitable access to affordable, comprehensive care is imperative. Making marketplace subsidies permanent and closing the Medicaid coverage gap both play a pivotal role in achieving the ...

Maryland Cancer Group Urges State Legislators to Make Tobacco Control a Priority, Same Day as General Assembly Flavored Tobacco Hearing

... Big Tobacco relentlessly target our state’s youth. We cannot afford any delay tactics in Maryland—we need a bill that protects the health of our youth and constituents. It’s time to finally end the sale of all flavored tobacco products.” Related to the tobacco tax increase bill Collins said, “It’s a win-win-win for constituents’ health and the Maryland economy. If the bill is passed, it is projected to increase annual state revenue by $97.43 million and would decrease the long-term health care cost savings from adult and youth smoking by $1.11 billion. A $2 per pack cigarette tax increase is also estimated to decrease smoking in ...

Hawaii Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Day of Action to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention and Fund Cancer Research

... from cancer," said Uri Martos, Kauai resident and state lead ambassador for ACS CAN in Hawaii. "If we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health threat, we must ensure that public health policies such as strengthening tobacco control efforts and investing in lifesaving cancer research are top of mind for our legislators." ... and Prevention Trust Fund, which has successfully reduced the burden of tobacco in the state for more than 20 years, saving lives and health care costs. Lawmakers are considering House Bill 1296 that would dismantle this program’s stable funding, putting Hawaii’s tobacco control ...

Oregon House Passes Bill to Raise State's Tobacco Sales Age to 21

... coalition, led by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association, American Lung Association and Oregon Health & Science University, advocated for this “tobacco 21” policy to reduce tobacco use, especially among kids, and prevent death from tobacco-related illnesses.   “As a physician, I’m committed to passing legislation to improve the health and lives of Oregonians. That’s why I’m proud to be the chief sponsor of Senate Bill 754, which will prevent young people from a ... from experimenting with tobacco to become regular, daily smokers.    Tobacco use costs the state more than $1.5 billion in annual health care costs and Oregonians pay $788 in taxes to cover the financial burden of tobacco on our economy. This legislation will help alleviate the ...

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