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What is Cancer?

You might be wondering: What is cancer?  Cancer is a disease. All living things, including people, are made up of billions of tiny cells. A person gets cancer when some of their cells become unhealthy, and those unhealthy cells keep growing and multiplying. These unhealthy cells take up space that should be filled by healthy cells.  As a kid, there is nothing you can do to cause someone to get cancer and you can't catch it from someone like a cold. It is something their own bodies create. But, we can help ... a restaurant.  And, to help people who do get sick and need to see their doctor, we pass laws to make it easier for them to go, like making it cost less money. Return to the Junior Cancer Fighter start page What is Cancer? ...

CDC's National Education Campaign an Historic Effort to Curb Tobacco Use

... Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) this afternoon unveiled a federally-funded campaign aimed at educating the public about the harmful effects of smoking and living with a medical condition caused by smoking. The campaign, called Tips from Former Smokers, features a variety of real-life stories about people whose illnesses include lung and laryngeal cancer, heart attack, stroke, Buergeräó»s disease, and asthma. This ... chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). These graphic ads have the power to serve as a wake-up call for smokers and would-be tobacco users about tobaccoäó»s lethal impact on ...

Kemp Signs into Law Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... Kemp will hold a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will increase insurance coverage for biomarker testing – thus making this form of precision medicine available to more Georgians. The signing ceremony will take place tomorrow at 10:00am in the North Wing of the Capitol. “Cancer patients and those facing a cancer diagnosis owe a debt of gratitude to Gov. Kemp and Georgia lawmakers. This legislation ... bypassing ineffective therapies,” said Julie Vojtech, Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Georgia. “ACS CAN thanks Representative Sharon Cooper and Senator Kay Kirkpatrick for championing this effort and the Georgia House and ...

Lawmakers Consider Funding Deal; Includes $2.6 Billion Boost for Medical Research

... is poised to pass a funding bill this week that includes a $2.6 billion increase for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The measure, agreed upon by both House and Senate conference committee members, also provides $296 million increase for the ... There is an additional $20 million for the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).    The bill also includes a measure to raise the federal age of sale for tobacco to 21, extends Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico and U.S. territories, ensures funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers, ... to Equivalent Samples – CREATES Act.    A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows:   Research “We’re excited to see the $2.6 billion funding increase for medical research at NIH in this bill, including the $296 ...

Leading Cancer Group Applauds Park MGM for Reopening Smoke-free Today

... the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first time a casino will be smoke-free on the Strip. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the casino’s decision to protect the health of workers and patrons. ACS CAN released the following statement from Kimberly Rogers, ACS CAN Nevada grassroots manager: "This is incredible news for the health and safety of Park MGM’s workers, customers and the public. It sets a huge precedent for the rest of the Strip and Nevada’s gaming industry. "The science ...

6-2-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) this week.   Among the ... July 1 (the new rates have been posted on healthcare.gov). Reductions are as much as 40 percent in several states.   These changes are a result of redeterminations of what the "standard rate" is in each state.   HHS is communicating the changes to states that operate their own PCIPs and ... filed last week. The Administration filed the brief because one of the plaintiffs recently purchased health insurance through an employer and can no longer claim injury from the individual mandate to purchase insurance. Read The New York Times story and see the Kaiser Health News “ ...

6-2-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) this week.   Among the ... July 1 (the new rates have been posted on healthcare.gov). Reductions are as much as 40 percent in several states.   These changes are a result of redeterminations of what the "standard rate" is in each state.   HHS is communicating the changes to states that operate their own PCIPs and ... filed last week. The Administration filed the brief because one of the plaintiffs recently purchased health insurance through an employer and can no longer claim injury from the individual mandate to purchase insurance. Read The New York Times story and see the Kaiser Health News “ ...

6-2-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) this week.   Among the ... July 1 (the new rates have been posted on healthcare.gov). Reductions are as much as 40 percent in several states.   These changes are a result of redeterminations of what the "standard rate" is in each state.   HHS is communicating the changes to states that operate their own PCIPs and ... filed last week. The Administration filed the brief because one of the plaintiffs recently purchased health insurance through an employer and can no longer claim injury from the individual mandate to purchase insurance. Read The New York Times story and see the Kaiser Health News “ ...

Cover SC Launches with Call for Legislature to Enact Medicaid Expansion

... at the South Carolina State House. The event called on the South Carolina Legislature to enact Medicaid expansion and announced the launch of Cover SC, a new initiative aimed at closing the health insurance gap in the state. “North Carolina moved wisely and methodically in developing ... a recognized leader in healthcare reform. “South Carolina and other states must develop their own tailored solutions.  I am pleased to be of service to you in this process.  I can honestly say that, without question, we in North Carolina are very proud of the way in which we approached – and ultimately dealt with – ...

New Legislation Aims to Increase Early Cancer Detection in Medicare

... Senate today aims to improve access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries in order to increase early detection of more cancers for more Americans. The Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act would establish a Medicare benefit category ... determine coverage for blood-based tests and future multi-cancer testing innovations. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Detecting cancer early can be the difference between life and death. When cancer is caught early, it is often easier and less costly to ...

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