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ACS CAN Applauds NYC Comprehensive Tobacco Control Package
Statement by Michele Bonan, New York City Advocacy Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New York, NY - March 18, 2013 - "Mayor Bloomberg, Commissioner Farley, and the New York City Council deserve credit for once again taking on ... Big Tobacco. "In 2013, it is estimated that more than 11,000 New Yorkers will die from cancers caused by smoking, making it the leading cause of cancer deaths. Each day more than 3,500 kids under the age of 18 try their first cigarette, and more than 900 become established smokers. ... that one of the most powerful tools to help adults quit and keeps kids from starting -a high tobacco tax-remains impactful. In sum, high cost tobacco means fewer users, and fewer users means less illness and premature death from diseases like cancer. "These proposals, in addition to ...
ACS CAN Reacts to Governor's Budget
... ACS CAN Reacts to Hochul Budget Asks for Increased Cancer Screenings ALBANY, NY – New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has released her proposed ... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Michael Davoli, released the following statement: “On behalf of the 1.6 million cancer survivors in New York, I applaud Gov. Hochul’s efforts on her new budget. I ask that she follows up this package with ... offers a critically important service to men and women who lack health insurance – screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer at no cost to the patient. Detected early, these cancers are more effectively treated. Failing to have these cancers detected early can lead to deadly ...
The state Legislature can help New Yorkers fight cancer. Here's how.
The following was originally published in the Albany Times Union on March 21, 2024. Over the past 30 years, the risk of dying from cancer has steadily declined. This trend can partially be explained by declines in smoking rates, progress in early cancer detection and advances in research and treatment. Cancer ... including intermittent leave, into the budget, as outlined in legislation (A4053A/S2821A) currently in committee. Finally, the long-term cost of fighting cancer may weigh on patients for years in the form of medical debt. A recent survey showed that roughly half of cancer survivors ...
ACS CAN Reacts to Governor Hochul’s 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal
... New York State Governor Kathy Hochul released her proposed budget for 2023. In response, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Michael Davoli, released the following statement: “Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget marks ... Prevention & Cessation “ACS CAN applauds Governor Hochul’s proposal to both increase the state cigarette tax by $1 per pack and end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. In addition to saving New York State hundreds of millions of dollars in smoking-related health care costs and generating millions in revenue that can be put toward evidence-based tobacco ...
Advocates Look to Governor Hochul to Address Affordability Concerns across Cancer Continuum in 2025-26 Executive Budget
The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New York Senior Government Relations Director Michael Davoli: “Coming off Governor Hochul’s State of the State address earlier this week, where access to and the costs of health care were sparingly mentioned, patient advocates are hopeful that the governor prioritizes health care affordability in her executive budget proposal for FY 2025-26. “Concerns around the cost of living pervade everyday life for most New Yorkers. For those with cancer, the financial weight of everyday decisions can be crushing. New ...
Public Health Groups Condemn Paterson's Tobacco Cut
... yet DRP cuts lifesaving Tobacco Control Program by more than $10 million Today, Gov. David Paterson and the State Legislature put the health of all New Yorkers at risk by cutting the Tobacco Control Program (TCP) appropriation by $10 million and mandating a clawback of 12.5 percent of ... of mid-year budget cuts," said Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ. "Reducing tobacco use is a commitment, one that just can't be made when it's convenient and tossed aside when times are tough. This program saves the state money over the long haul, slashing it will cost taxpayers dollars and some New Yorkers will pay for these cuts with their lives." “New York has gone from being the nation’s leader in ...
Update: Smoking Cessation and Medicaid
There's news on smoking cessation and the future of Medicaid. The American Cancer Society has recieved word that a proposal we submitted along with several other groups to expand access to smoking ... Sciandra, Sherry Tomasky and Michael Seserman for their assistance in preparing it. "We're pleased that the Redesign Team recognized the value of an aggressive smoking cessation program in Medicaid. It's certainly preferable to cut costs by keeping people healthy rather than reducing services," added Russ Sciandra, New York State director of advocacy for the American Cancer Society. You can read the full proposal on tobacco cessation here >>> [PDF 165k] Update: Smoking Cessation and Medicaid ...
NY to Big Tobacco "We'll Help You Get New Customers"
Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding slashing of the NYS Tobacco Control Program in the 2011-12 budget agreement. “It’s a good day to be a tobacco lobbyist in Albany. Big cuts demanded by ... of resources. What makes the TCP different? A powerful, wealthy lobby against it that convinces lawmakers the program is a piggy bank that can be smashed when cash is needed to satisfy important constituencies. By cutting the TCP, New Yorkers will see more death, suffering and misery ...
New Flyer Available: NY Must Fund Breast Cancer Screenings
New Flyer Available: NY Must Fund Breast Cancer Screening! NY Must Fund Breast Cancer Screening! We Can’t Afford to Back Down From the Fight Against Breast Cancer—Especially in Tough Economic Times. The Cancer Services Program (CSP) offers lifesaving breast, cervical and colon cancer screening to people without health coverage in every county of New York. Operating through 47 Partnerships--a network of more than 5,000 hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices, they provide the only hope of ... Detecting cancer early, when it is most treatable, saves lives and it also saves money. The New York State Department of Health estimates the cost of the Cancer Services Program in the last year was offset by $46 million in savings due to early detection. DON’T TURN YOUR BACK ON THE ...
Love Notes to Lawmakers: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Deliver Valentines to Legislators
ALBANY, NY – February 11, 2023 – In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will be visiting Albany on Monday, February 13 to deliver love notes to lawmakers in the form of Valentine’s Day cards, advocating that they ... cancer prevention and early detection and so should you.” WHY : The CSP provides cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to under- and uninsured New Yorkers. In 2017, the CSP budget was cut by 20%. If state leaders are committed to detecting cancer sooner and ...