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... diplomats and public health leaders will gather in New York City today to discuss ways to accelerate and collaborate on the global elimination of cervical cancer through vaccinations, screening, diagnostics and treatment. The meeting is hosted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMedDx), the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCDA), TogetHER, and the Union for ... cervical cancer. We know what needs to be done. In fact, WHO has designated the HPV vaccination as one of the NDC ‘best buys’ as it is both cost effective and evidence-based. As today’s meeting will show, multisectoral partnerships are prepared to lead the response to cervical cancer: ...

... 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 New York State residents ... impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2023, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Massachusetts State Legislature on legislative efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance ... 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.  Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Reduce Incidence and Death from Pancreatic Cancer: ACS ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 4, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Braidwood Management v. Becerra, a case that threatens access to evidence-based preventive services without cost-sharing as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The services at-risk include those recommended by scientific experts at the U.S. ... health groups (listed below) filed an amicus brief citing research showing how cost-sharing decreases patients’ ability to receive care that can prevent disease, identify illness early and reduce the physical and financial burden of severe illnesses.   The below statement can be ...

...     American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Reacts to Governor’s Budget   HARTFORD – February 18, 2015 – This statement can be attributed to Bryte Johnson, director of government relations in Connecticut for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “ACS CAN is extremely disappointed in Governor Malloy’s proposal to eliminate the annual $12 million transfer of funds to the state’s Tobacco & Health Trust Fund (THTF). If this proposal passes, 2016 will mark the third time in eight years that ...