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... delivery of precision cancer treatments. ACS CAN will advocate for robust and sustained federal funding annually for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, to promote development of innovative cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. Eliminate ... resources in their communities. ACS CAN will pursue federal and state policies nationwide that reduce cancer disparities through access to health insurance coverage, addressing financial toxicity through increasing care affordability, and reducing barriers that lead to more diverse enrollment in clinical trials. Deliver Best Care: Our health care system ...

... after the introduction of legislation to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco products, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee has scheduled a hearing on the bill for February 27. HELP Committee Chairman and a lead ... young new smokers. Require changes in tobacco products, such as the removal of harmful ingredients or the reduction of nicotine levels. Prohibit health claims about so-called "reduced risk" products that are not scientifically proven or that would discourage current tobacco users from ... the Hispanic community on health issues through the media. Along with broadcasting an acclaimed radio program, “Cuidando su Salud” (Taking Care of Your Health), which airs across the United States and in Puerto Rico, Dr. Huerta serves as an expert medical commentator for CNN Radio ...

... Medicaid through block grants, which could lead to new restrictions in eligibility, enrollment and benefits that could deny cancer patients the care they need. The budget would also turn Medicare, which has provided affordable, adequate health care to seniors for nearly 50 years, into a vaguely defined voucher program with limited benefits that could have devastating consequences ... stall progress against cancer by reducing the funds available for research and defunding a historic investment in prevention, namely the Public Health and Prevention Fund. Eliminating this funding would compromise our nation’s efforts to combat obesity, promote tobacco cessation and ...

... Medicaid through block grants, which could lead to new restrictions in eligibility, enrollment and benefits that could deny cancer patients the care they need. The budget would also turn Medicare, which has provided affordable, adequate health care to seniors for nearly 50 years, into a vaguely defined voucher program with limited benefits that could have devastating consequences ... stall progress against cancer by reducing the funds available for research and defunding a historic investment in prevention, namely the Public Health and Prevention Fund. Eliminating this funding would compromise our nation’s efforts to combat obesity, promote tobacco cessation and ...