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Youth E-cigarette Epidemic Prompts American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Seek Legislation Addressing Tobacco Addiction

Nashville, TN – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking that legislators support legislation that will ease the burden of cancer in Tennessee. The latest edition of the ACS CAN’s How Do You Measure Up? report shows that Tennessee can do better when it comes to ... policies when it comes to access to medication. Currently, insurance companies may require a cancer patient to try, and then fail on a lower‐cost drug before they will cover the drug prescribed by the patient's doctor ‐ even if the doctor feels the more expensive treatment is more ...

Imperial City Council Approves Outdoor Smoke-free Ordinance

... and recreational areas, such as spectator and concession areas, restrooms, parks, and playgrounds, among others.  The new rules are a result of conversations between City Manager Dennis Morita, Council Member Ida Obeso-Martinez and volunteers from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Vidas Importantes Vecindarios Elevados (VIVE) project. Parents and members of the Imperial High School Interact Club provided comments at hearings urging council members to act. “We commend the City Council for prioritizing public health and taking this key step to ensure everyone in Imperial can work, learn and play without being exposed to secondhand smoke, which, even outdoors, can cause cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other ...

Youth E-cigarette Epidemic Prompts American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Seek Legislation Addressing Tobacco Addiction

Columbus, Ohio – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is pursuing legislation that will ease the burden of cancer in Ohio. The latest edition of the ACS CAN’s How Do You Measure Up? report shows that Ohio can do better when it comes to implementing legislation to prevent and reduce ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

FRANKFORD, KY – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's (ACS CAN) volunteers' steadfast commitment. Because of the virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems, cancer patients, ... This investment will allow the state to help prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products and help people quit while delivering health and cost-saving benefits to Kentucky. While smoking rates have declined in Kentucky over the last decade, Kentucky still has the second-highest smoking ...

New Legislation Will Ensure Medicaid Enrollees Have Access to All FDA-Approved Cessation Services

... cessation services include the seven FDA-approved medications and individual, group and telephone counseling. Before the Quit Because of Covid-19 Act passed last year, state Medicaid programs were only required to provide cessation services to pregnant women, a requirement under ... This new law would ensure Medicaid enrollees trying to quit tobacco have all evidence-based resources available to them to increase their odds of success. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN.) “Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death nationwide and it is responsible for roughly one-third of all cancer deaths. ...

Tennessee Legislature Takes Small Step to Combat Tobacco

Nashville, TN – May 6, 2019 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) acknowledges Gov. Bill Lee and the legislature for including $2 million dollars of funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs in the final budget, but says the program needs more funding to get back to its 2018 ... have allowed the state to better help prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products and to help people quit, while delivering health and cost-saving benefits to Tennessee. Without proper funding, the Tennessee Department of Health won’t be able to support the county, regional or ...

Alaska Cancer Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Protect Access to Care, Push Back Against Big Tobacco During 2026 Session

JUNEAU, Alaska -- With Alaskans facing soaring health insurance costs and thousands at risk of losing lifesaving coverage, volunteer advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) call on lawmakers to use the 2026 legislative session to preserve access to Medicaid in the state. “Geography should not play a role in a ...

Pennsylvania Cancer Action Day 2024

... together from across the state to advocate for life-saving policies. No prior experience is needed, we will provide training and resources ahead of time and book lawmaker meetings for you. All you need to bring is your passion in the fight against cancer. See you at the Capitol!   Here is ... policies/the asks we will be making, guidance for your lawmaker meetings, and logistical information:  Training Manual PDF The training deck can be found here: Training Deck PDF   If you are in a House or Senate meeting with 3+ constituents, you will have a Meeting Captain to help ... wipe out $400 million in medical debt (budget ask) In a 2022 ACS CAN survey, 73% of cancer survivors said they are worried about affording the cost of their current or future cancer care. Medical debt may have a direct effect on cancer care: high costs can lead to delayed treatment. ...

Comprehensive Action Needed to Put Kids Over Tobacco Interests

Pierre, S.D. – Data from the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey show youth use of e-cigarettes in high schools has skyrocketed, with a 135% increase over the past two years. Survey results also show that 27.5% of high school students used e-cigarettes in the last 30 days. Nearly 64% used mint or menthol flavored e-cigarettes, only 2% less than fruit ... more than candy flavors. As lawmakers return for another legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports efforts to effectively address the e-cigarette epidemic that is affecting the state’s youth. In order to enhance recent federal ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

NASHVILLE, TN – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers’ steadfast commitment. Because of the virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems, cancer patients, ... policies, when it comes to access to medication. Currently, insurance companies may require a cancer patient to try and fail on a lower‐cost drug before they cover the drug prescribed by the patient’s doctor, even if the doctor feels the more expensive treatment is more effective. ...

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