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WASHINGTON, D.C. March 27, 2014 The majority of states areξmissing opportunities to reduce tobacco-related deaths and health care costs byξproviding inadequate tobacco cessation ... own, combined they are even more effective. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Given that smoking rates are much higher among the Medicaid population, it is critical that every state provide access to ... counseling and medications work for different people. Comprehensive tobacco cessation services have been proven to be clinically effective and cost effective as well. If all states covered all of the recommended cessation benefits and removed barriers to smokers seeking cessation services ...

LANSING, MI – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session. Michigan has a long way to go ... legislation. This legislation would give chronically ill patients easier access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy ...

LANSING, MI –As lawmakers dive into the 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and tobacco control funding, both of which will ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.  “For nearly ten years, ACS CAN has been advocating for the passage of oral chemotherapy ... continue to do so this year,” said Andrew Schepers, ACS CAN government relations director. “This legislation would ensure the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy ...

... originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press on March 24, 2023.   In the fight against cancer, one would reasonably be discouraged by the size of our opponent. There are more than 200 known types of cancer; even more diverse are the people impacted by the disease — their unique needs and ... NJCEED provides under- and uninsured New Jersey residents with access to breast, cervical, prostate and colorectal cancer screenings at no cost to patients. In the last year, NJCEED made it possible for 17,600 New Jersey residents to get screened for breast and cervical cancer and ... governor has demonstrated how he plans to lower these numbers. Now, I urge New Jersey’s Legislature to do the same and lead on this issue. We can either let these incidence and mortality rates immobilize us or we can work to make New Jersey a champion in cancer policy. I choose to act; I ...