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Lawmakers Should Be Prioritizing Florida Youth Over Protecting Big Tobacco’s Profits

... Appropriations Subcommittee with a 10-5 vote.  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), alongside other leading public health organizations, is urging House lawmakers to do the right thing: oppose HB 987 and prioritize protecting Florida’s youth over tobacco ... stalled progress in reducing today’s youth tobacco epidemic and a pandemic that has made us acutely aware of the importance of respiratory health, the bill is a gift to Big Tobacco and its allies that have caused today’s youth tobacco crisis. “Lawmakers claim it’s because they ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Florida needs to increase access to game-changing cancer tests

... testing to precisely identify the mutations unique to a patient’s cancer. Biomarker testing has revolutionized the entire approach to oncology care. We have seen tremendous gains in the understanding and adoption of biomarker testing over the last five years. The results from such testing ... At FCS, we are acutely aware of the long-term cost savings associated with biomarker testing that reduces the financial burden on the health care system. The ability to tailor therapies to specific cancer traits may lead to improved clinical outcomes and cost reduction. The goal of a ...

New Study Shows High Burden of Liver, Stomach and Cervical Cancers Among the Hispanic and Latino Population

TALLAHASSEE, FL – September 22, 2021 – A new study released by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows significant health inequities among Hispanic and Latino Americans living in the U.S . The study, led by Kimberly Miller, MPH, a scientist at ACS, notes that ... in the cancer burden. In addition, more research is needed to assess not only the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the utilization of cancer care, but also the impact on cancer incidence and mortality trends as COVID-19 has disproportionately affected minority populations in the U.S.” ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Governor Signs Legislation Taking First Step to Improving Access to Biomarker Testing for Floridians

... The bill requires coverage for biomarker testing when supported by scientific and medical evidence under Florida Medicaid and state-employee health insurance plans. Unfortunately, it leaves out those covered by state-regulated private health insurance plans, which could include tourism, hospitality and agriculture employees who aren’t offered coverage through an employer.  In ... and policymakers to bring this opportunity to the private market. All patients facing cancer and other diseases deserve to get the best possible care. We ask anyone with experience with biomarker testing to share their stories with us so we can further amplify the urgency of this issue.” 0 ...

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: Florida is Failing to Invest in Programs to Protect Kids from Tobacco Products Including E-cigarettes

... – A report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and other public health groups shows that, amidst a youth tobacco use epidemic that is being driven by e-cigarettes, Florida is shortchanging an important ... investment in prevention and cessation programs that are proven to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products, reduce tobacco use, lower health care costs and save lives.   Broken Promises to Our Children is an annual report examining how states are spending their revenue from tobacco ...

Cancer Advocates Rally In Support of Breast Cancer Funding, Tobacco Tax

... illnesses.  Additionally, it would generate $479.33 million in new annual revenue for the state and save $2.73 billion in long-term health care costs. “There is no question that raising the cigarette tax by at least $1 would be a win-win for the state of Florida,” said Donna Lundy, Ph. D., Florida’s lead volunteer advocate for ACS CAN.  “It would be a health win that will reduce tobacco use and save lives as well as a financial win that will help the state’s budget.” ACS CAN has been joined ...

Cancer Advocates Rally in Support of Tobacco Control Policy and Cancer Program Funding

... that allow us to prevent, detect and treat the awful disease,” noted ACS CAN Volunteer Dr. Karen Moffitt. “We need our lawmakers to make the health of Floridians a priority by passing strong policy that reduces the cancer mortality and incidence rate in our state.”  This upcoming ... funding for the state’s biomedical research programs to further solidify and expand their impact. Funded through the Florida Department of Health, these programs include the James & Ester King Biomedical Research Program, Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program and Live Like Bella ... control funding, regular and significant increases to tobacco taxes, and an increased age of sale, exhibit significantly lower state health care costs as a result of the reductions in smoking. To date, 18 states, the District of Columbia and at least 500 localities have passed laws to ...

Florida Bills Threaten to Exacerbate Today’s Youth Tobacco Epidemic

... – Amid stalled progress in reducing youth tobacco use and a pandemic that has made Floridians acutely aware of the importance of respiratory health, Florida lawmakers are advancing bills HB 987 and SB 1080 that would maintain harsh penalties strictly on youth and leave numerous tobacco ... (PTAF), American Lung Association, the American Heart Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids. “At such a critical time for public health, these bills are a gift to the industry responsible for today’s youth tobacco epidemic. It’s a tactic straight from Big Tobacco’s ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death

... biomarker testing – a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that have become an increasingly important part of cancer care in recent years due to their significant impact in improving survivorship and quality of life.   Progress in the fight against cancer has ... “By aligning coverage for biomarker testing with the latest science, we can help increase access to precision medicine that can lead to better health outcomes, improved quality of life and potentially reduce costs by allowing some Floridians to bypass costly and ineffective treatments, and ...   0 Rep. Gonzalez Pittman Introduces Bill to Allow More Floridians to Access Routinely Recommended Testing That Allows Doctors to Personalize Health Care Treatments to Target Specific Cancer Growth Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second ...

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