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Administration Budget Proposal Strong on Tobacco Control and Research Funding; Undervalues Prevention Programs

... April 10, 2013 Families affected by cancer applaud President Obama for proposing an FY 2014 budget that would significantly reduce the impact of tobacco, a leading cause of cancer and preventable death, and commit to restoring the federal investment in medical research, the key to advancing progress against a ... tobacco use through increased prices will reduce the $96 billion in annual health care costs associated with using these deadly products. ACS CAN is also encouraged by the president 's commitment to restore the National Institutes of Health budget to pre-sequestration levels and increase ...

Utah Day at the Capitol

Join us on February 21 for ACS CAN Utah Day at the Capitol.   Whether you are a seasoned advocate or have never engaged with ACS CAN before, this day is an incredible ... our voices are heard loud and clear! There will be two pre-event training opportunities. All attendees should plan to join us for at least one of these or listen to a recorded training provided to you via email. We strongly encourage first time attendees to attend the in-person training ... you might have For the first time we will be asking all attendees to wear an ACS CAN royal blue polo shirt.  This will be provided to you at no cost this year.  We have both men’s and women’s shirt sizes. You will be asked to choose your shirt size when you register. Full event ...

Governor Christie Enacts Legislation That Will Protect Youth from Deadly Addiction and Disease

TRENTON, NJ – July 21, 2017 – Governor Chris Christie has signed into law a measure that prohibits the sale of tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices to anyone under 21.  The current age requirement is 19. California and Hawaii already have enacted this important public health measure. Brian Shott, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey director of government relations released the following statement. “We thank Senator Richard Codey and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle for their ...

New York State Tobacco Tax Becomes First in Nation to Top $4

... York state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health by increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1.60 to a total of $4.35 a pack. The increase, which makes New York’s cigarette tax the first to top $4 per pack, will mean fewer smokers, more revenue and healthier futures for the thousands of kids who will never try smoking as a result. The increase will go into effect July 1. “The American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), championed the tobacco tax increase in New York to prompt current smokers to quit and prevent youth from starting. An estimated 2.6 million ...

House Votes to Disapprove Medicaid Block Grant Guidance; Concerns Persist About Access Issues

Washington, D.C. – February 6, 2020 – Tonight the House of Representatives cast a vote of disapproval of guidance that would fundamentally alter the Medicaid program. The Medicaid Healthy Adult Opportunity , or block grant, guidance ... coverage through expansion. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “As the block grant guidance has the potential to significantly reduce access to comprehensive health care for low-income cancer patients, ...

Access to Biomarker Testing in Tennessee

... access to biomarker testing in Tennessee! Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Tennessee residents can benefit from this important testing. Video of biomarker_testing_unlocking_personalized_treatments_to_improve_patient_outcomes What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid.  Biomarker testing  is the ...

Expanding Medicaid Eligibility is Key to Changing North Carolina’s Current Course in the Fight Against Cancer

RALEIGH, NC – April 14, 2022 – To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what increasing eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program would mean for North Carolina families in the ... against cancer.   “Cancer isn’t partisan – and its impact in our state can’t be understated as it continues to be the leading cause of death for North Carolinians,” shared Derwin Montgomery, ACS CAN North Carolina Government Relations Director. “Expanding Medicaid is a ...    Over 372,400 North Carolinians who fall within the coverage gap will face one of the biggest barriers to receive their critical screenings: cost. Many individuals who fall within ‘the coverage gap’ - making too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private ...

May 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... certified, it has become clear, with nearly all the votes counted, that Proposition 29 was likely defeated by Big Tobacco's $50 million campaign of deception. Prop 29 would have saved more than 104,000 lives, stopped more than 228,000 kids from smoking and invested more than $500 million ... of volunteers and the millions of families in California impacted by cancer who stood up with us against Big Tobacco. The Society and ACS CAN also extremely grateful to Division and ACS CAN staff for their dedication and hard work. Finally, the American Heart Association, the American ... Health Fund and has consistently opposed attempts to eliminate or divert funding from prevention services. Read the ACS CAN press release .   Cost Containment Massachusetts is expected to pass comprehensive legislation in the near future to overhaul the way physicians and hospitals are ...

May 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... certified, it has become clear, with nearly all the votes counted, that Proposition 29 was likely defeated by Big Tobacco's $50 million campaign of deception. Prop 29 would have saved more than 104,000 lives, stopped more than 228,000 kids from smoking and invested more than $500 million ... of volunteers and the millions of families in California impacted by cancer who stood up with us against Big Tobacco. The Society and ACS CAN also extremely grateful to Division and ACS CAN staff for their dedication and hard work. Finally, the American Heart Association, the American ... Health Fund and has consistently opposed attempts to eliminate or divert funding from prevention services. Read the ACS CAN press release .   Cost Containment Massachusetts is expected to pass comprehensive legislation in the near future to overhaul the way physicians and hospitals are ...

May 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... certified, it has become clear, with nearly all the votes counted, that Proposition 29 was likely defeated by Big Tobacco's $50 million campaign of deception. Prop 29 would have saved more than 104,000 lives, stopped more than 228,000 kids from smoking and invested more than $500 million ... of volunteers and the millions of families in California impacted by cancer who stood up with us against Big Tobacco. The Society and ACS CAN also extremely grateful to Division and ACS CAN staff for their dedication and hard work. Finally, the American Heart Association, the American ... Health Fund and has consistently opposed attempts to eliminate or divert funding from prevention services. Read the ACS CAN press release .   Cost Containment Massachusetts is expected to pass comprehensive legislation in the near future to overhaul the way physicians and hospitals are ...

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