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... patient advocacy organization, supports ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products as a critical step to reduce tobacco use and address health disparities. Statement from Dr. Willie Goffney, surgical oncologist and ACS CAN ambassador volunteer: "We thank the Los Angeles City Council ... By ending the sale of most flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, Los Angeles has made a significant impact to prioritize the health of roughly 4 million residents and help decrease health disparities. "But we need to go further to protect Los Angeles children, Black, ... 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 ...

Trey Gibson who lost his 10-year-old daughter, Emilie, to cancer spoke at the State Capitol today on the need for palliative care throughout Louisiana. The event was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) annual Day at the Capitol where ... “Palliative care throughout the course of an illness achieves the triple aim of better patient experience, better quality of care and lowered health care costs,” said Lance Barbour, Louisiana government relations director for ACS CAN. “Today, we call on state lawmakers to support the implementation of a Palliative Care Advisory Council within the Louisiana Department of Health to provide consumer and provider education on services available throughout the state.”   In addition to asking lawmakers to support ...

... impact of disease on patients and families, a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that medical debt is associated with worse health status, more premature deaths and higher mortality rates. Researchers with the ACS have found that medical debt was associated with more days of poor physical and mental health, more years of life lost and higher mortality rates for all-cause and leading causes of death at the county level in the United States. The ... bills because of my cancer diagnosis. Patients should have access to the financial assistance they are eligible for so they can focus on their care and recovery without having to choose between lifesaving treatment and basic needs and without fearing debt collectors,” said Smith. ...

... death that come as a result. “Once state preemption bills pass, they are nearly impossible to repeal. At such a pivotal moment for public health, too much is at stake if this bill becomes law. Decades of progress in protecting Florida youth from deadly tobacco products will  be ... Florida families affected by deadly tobacco, we urge Governor DeSantis to veto the bill and preserve the right of our communities to protect the health of their residents.” ### About ACS CAN at 20   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority ... 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 ...