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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on Tennessee lawmakers to appropriate more money to the state’s tobacco control program, which provides invaluable resources to help ... two weeks after around 50 ACS CAN volunteer advocates met with lawmakers at the state Capitol for Cancer Action Day to stress the importance of increasing the funding. Volunteers included high school sophomore Anthony Xian, who told WRCB , “This can be an example for other high ... “We are disappointed Gov. Lee chose not to recommend additional funding for the state’s tobacco control program, which is an integral part of the fight against cancer in Tennessee. We now call on lawmakers to come together to appropriate an additional $2 million to the program through ...

... and restaurants smoke-free that creates a loophole to exempt establishments that sell hookah or cannabis.   The below is a statement on behalf of Maddie Bushnell, Tennessee Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).   “While we’re thankful to have seen the Metro City Council take up action to protect our city’s workers, residents and visitors ... by councilmember’s actions to accept exemptions that weaken such lifesaving policy. Tobacco’s burden is unfortunately not a thing of the past for Tennesseans precisely because of missed opportunities like these to ensure strong, proven policies that genuinely protect all who ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 2954 /SB2883 this week, making Tennessee the sixth state in the U.S. to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The state’s “PSA Screening For HIM” bill eliminates costs for certain patients to get these ... July 1, 2024. In response, Maddie Michael , Tennessee government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement: “This is a great path forward for Tennessee to be a nationwide leader in helping to reduce the cancer ... and those who have made an informed decision with their doctor to get screened should have access to a screening that is barrier-free without cost-sharing. “We are encouraged by the extensive bipartisan support around this legislation and thank the numerous co-sponsors from both sides ...

... legislative session set to begin Tuesday, here is a statement from Maddie Bushnell Michael, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Tennessee government relations director: “As Tennessee lawmakers dive into the 2024 legislative session, ACS CAN urges them to prioritize legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Tennesseans. Tennessee has cancer incidence and death rates above the national average. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the Volunteer State, with smoking linked to at least 12 types of cancer. Each year, more than 35 percent of cancer deaths ...