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Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Ohioans touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2019, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Ohio Legislature in support of the following priorities: Ensuring Access to Quality Care Increase Funding for Breast and ...

... prepare for the 2024 legislative session and continue to focus on workforce issues, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize proven tobacco prevention and cessation measures that would improve the health of Kentucky’s workforce.  “ACS CAN urges state lawmakers and Gov. Beshear to invest $10 million annually in fact-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs,” said Doug Hogan, ACS CAN government relations director. “Smoking is estimated to cost Kentucky $2.23 billion in direct health care costs, including $634 million in Medicaid costs annually. Additionally, smoking costs the state ...

It has long been suggested that the American public should have access to the same health coverage as Members of Congress. So, ACS CAN decided to look at what Members get and see just how good it would be for someone who gets cancer, has a heart attack, or has diabetes. The ... the coverage is certainly not Š—“CadillacŠ— coverage. ACS CAN commissioned Karen Pollitz at Georgetown University to conduct a study of the adequacy of coverage under the Blue Cross Blue Shield Standard plan offered to federal employees, including Members of Congress and their ...

Statement by Michele Bonan, New York City Advocacy Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New York, NY - March 18, 2013 - "Mayor Bloomberg, Commissioner Farley, and the New York City Council deserve credit for once again taking on ... Big Tobacco.   "In 2013, it is estimated that more than 11,000 New Yorkers will die from cancers caused by smoking, making it the leading cause of cancer deaths.  Each day more than 3,500 kids under the age of 18 try their first cigarette, and more than 900 become established smokers. ... that one of the most powerful tools to help adults quit and keeps kids from starting -a high tobacco tax-remains impactful.  In sum, high cost tobacco means fewer users, and fewer users means less illness and premature death from diseases like cancer. "These proposals, in addition to ...