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... including advocacy training and lawmaker meetings, but you'll find some new and exciting activities for all to join in. And once again ACS CAN will be partnering with the  American Lung Association and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. This year we will be asking lawmakers to end the sale of ALL flavored tobacco products.  Here is what to expect: Pre-Event Training: March 16 6:30-7:30 PM If you are new to advocacy or you have been ... short documentary Black Lives Black Lungs, that looks at how Big Tobacco has directly targeted black communities with menthol.   There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 11th.  Register Now!   For questions please ...

... this week, North Carolina Senate leaders introduced a bill to increase eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program. North Carolina is one of 12 states that have refused to expand Medicaid for more than a decade. With the introduction of this bill, the Tar Heel state is positioned to be the next among this dozen to finally take action and the first to expand under new federal ... on treatment. When every day matters in the fight against cancer, delaying access to affordable, quality health care puts lives at stake. ACS CAN will be following this bill as it makes its way through the legislature to ensure it meets the needs of cancer patients.   Expanding access ...

... biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is about identifying the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door to precision treatments that can improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with many diseases and conditions. Similar legislation has passed in 20 states including California, Texas, Georgia and New ... costs and avoiding potentially life-altering side effects.  It’s notable that biomarker testing is increasingly important to the treatment of conditions outside of the cancer space, like arthritis and other autoimmune conditions, organ and tissue transplant, and rare diseases. Research ...

I keep saying it, but I can’t quite believe this is my 12 th Leadership Summit & Lobby Day. Each year brings fresh energy, new faces and a renewed commitment to carrying ... and know they’re here to make cancer a priority. Most importantly, they’re bringing their stories to D.C. It’s those stories – so full of passion, emotion and a true understanding of the toll cancer takes on us – that will most resonant with their lawmakers and leave a lasting impression. On Sunday, we’ll have the ...