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New Legislation in Congress Would Allow Increased Outreach to Improve Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings in Underserved Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 7, 2023 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate introduced the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer ... screenings, follow-up, diagnosis and treatment to lower income, uninsured and underinsured women.     The following is a statement from ACS CAN President, Lisa A. Lacasse: “We’re grateful for Senators Tammy Baldwin and Susan Collins as well as Representatives Joseph Morelle and ... good work by aggressively increasing investment in outreach to reach more eligible people who may not otherwise be screened. “The introduction of the SCREENS for Cancer Act is evident of the effectiveness of NBCCEDP through the decades, and is necessary to ensure continued access to vital ...

Mayor Coffman Introduces Proclamation Supporting Establishments Going Smoke-free

... Jim Coffman recognized Beech Grove bars and clubs that have elected to go smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Breathe Easy Beech Grove coalition encourage the common council to protect Beech Grove residents from the dangers of secondhand smoke by introducing a comprehensive ordinance as soon as possible that would make all workplaces, including bars and restaurants, ... to breathe clean, smoke-free air.  “When communities implement comprehensive, smoke-free laws, everyone benefits - workers’ long-term risk of lung cancer and cardiovascular disease drop, adults trying to quit smoking are more likely to try to quit and employers benefit from reduced ...

2021 North Carolina Legislative Priorities

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 North Carolinians touched ... is vital to defeating this disease. In 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the North Carolina General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that address disruption in cancer care and ... cessation benefit that covers individual, group, and telephone counseling and all FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications without cost-sharing or other barriers to accessing care. 2021 North Carolina Legislative Priorities ...

Louisiana Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Louisiana residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we effectively overcome the country’s tobacco epidemic and prevent the more than 480,000 deaths each year caused by smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.   The advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), supports evidence-based strategies proven to reduce tobacco use including ...

New York Healthy Eating and Active Living

... physical inactivity, and poor nutrition are major risk factors for cancer, second only to tobacco use. Approximately one in three cancer deaths can be attributed to poor diet, physical inactivity, and overweight and obesity.  8.9 million New Yorkers are considered overweight or obese, along with one-third of children across the state.  Total obesity-related costs in New York State are estimated at more than $11.8 billion annually. New York’s ... Coverage of preventive health services, including obesity screening and counseling and behavioral interventions for weight loss, with no cost sharing through private insurance plans in the new health insurance exchanges and Medicare, and an incentive for states to cover them in ...

Elk River representative introduces bill to improve palliative care statewide

... care focuses on patients’ goals for their lives, first and foremost, and then designs treatments to match those goals. We need to see more of that at every level and setting of care, and an advisory council is a low cost way for us to figure out where policy can help.”   Palliative care is a specialty that provides an extra layer of support to relieve the pain, symptoms and stress of serious illness, ...

Supreme Court Decision a Victory for Cancer Patients

To quote John Seffrin, chief executive of the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN, today will go down as one of the most important days in the history of the fight against cancer in this country. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled ... needed to prevent and treat a serious condition such as cancer  Provide proven preventive services, such as mammograms and colonoscopies, at no cost to patients Š— Establish online marketplaces in every state where patients can easily compare quality health plans and choose the one that ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Need Immediate Health Care Replacement Plan if Affordable Care Act Repealed

Washington, D.C., January 13, 2017 —Today Congress passed a budget resolution that will enable the repeal of significant parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including premium subsidy support and funding for Medicaid expansion. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “Today the House took the first step in repealing the Affordable Care Act, following Senate action earlier this week. As the ...

Ambassadors Meet with Congressman John Tierney

Ambassadors Meet with Congressman John Tierney June 30, 2009 On Tuesday, June 30 ACS CAN volunteers (from left) Val Deland, Carol Clark, Kirsten Paragona, Michael Belkin, and Society staffer Katie King met with Congressman John ... to deny or limit coverage and ensuring that people with a chronic or catastrophic disease, such as cancer are not financially ruined by the cost of care. Congressman Tierney was knowledgeable and optimistic that reform is not only necessary but feasible in the near future. We thank the ...

California Cancer Action Day Travel and Expenses

California Cancer Action Day > Travel and Expenses   Travel Booking Guidelines  To be good stewards of donor dollars, we kindly ask you to book the lowest cost travel when possible. Please arrive to Sacramento by 9:00am (if arriving by plane) and by 9:30am (if arriving by car or rail) . Plan to ... comuníquense con su Gerente de Base para discutir posibles acomodaciones especiales que puedan estar disponibles.   Please use only the ACS CAN travel website to book travel. Please do not book travel on your own then seek reimbursement (even if you see a great deal elsewhere) unless ...

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