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... Cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state will gather next week in Charleston for two events to call for improved care and quality of life for cancer patients. The first event is a memorial basketball game to raise money for the American Cancer Society Cancer ... will meet with their legislators and ask them to support a bill that will improve cancer patients’ quality of life through palliative care access. ACS CAN will mark the day with Gov. Jim Justice in the morning with the signing of a proclamation that recognizes March as Colorectal ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

WASHINGTON, DC -- October 13, 2009 -- “The Senate Finance Committee’s approval today of health care legislation brings Congress one step closer to enacting meaningful reform that will benefit families affected by cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases. Congress continues to show its determination to pass health care reform this year, as the House and Senate prepare for floor debate on the issue. “The Finance Committee bill takes important steps to ...

... than 100 cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state will gather in Madison next week to urge lawmakers to improve the care and quality of life for patients with long-term illnesses. The visit is part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual ... the day, advocates will meet with their legislators and ask them to cosponsor a bill to establish a state advisory committee on palliative care. This is a specialized type of medical care that focuses on the individual needs of patients with serious illnesses like cancer. Media are ... in Wisconsin this year, and more than 11,000 Wisconsinites will lose their lives to it. Lawmakers play a critical role in passing public health policies that fight this disease. About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority ...

... 20, 2011 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services and Internal Revenue Service on the proposed rule that defines the standard information that must be available to consumers to explain which health benefits are offered in each plan as required under the Affordable Care Act. The comments build on an already strong rule in an effort to increase the availability of information that will help consumers make the ...