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New Jersey Budget Protects Funding for Cancer Programs but Fails to Include Cigarette Tax Increase  

... it fails to include the increase in the cigarette tax proposed by Governor Murphy. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on the legislature to prioritize efforts to reduce tobacco’s deadly toll on New Jersey by adopting the $1.65 per pack cigarette tax increase before the end of this year. ACS CAN also asks the Legislature to: Prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products; Prohibit smoking in all casinos, and; Require Medicaid to cover FDA approved smoking cessation products. American ...

3-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... any service required by the Affordable Care Act if they object based on undefined "religious beliefs or moral convictions." The implications of this provision could result in coverage denials of life-saving preventive services such as mammograms or tobacco cessation based on employer discretion.  The amendment failed 51-48.   Read ACS CAN's letter and press release opposing the amendment: ...

3-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... any service required by the Affordable Care Act if they object based on undefined "religious beliefs or moral convictions." The implications of this provision could result in coverage denials of life-saving preventive services such as mammograms or tobacco cessation based on employer discretion.  The amendment failed 51-48.   Read ACS CAN's letter and press release opposing the amendment: ...

3-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... any service required by the Affordable Care Act if they object based on undefined "religious beliefs or moral convictions." The implications of this provision could result in coverage denials of life-saving preventive services such as mammograms or tobacco cessation based on employer discretion.  The amendment failed 51-48.   Read ACS CAN's letter and press release opposing the amendment: ...

Florida Legislature Failing to Enact Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies

... evidence-based policies designed to fight cancer, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Florida earned a “green” rating in only one of nine categories examined in the annual How Do You Measure Up? report. Only two states achieved fewer positive ratings. Recognizing that 135,170 ... from the disease, implementing the nine evidenced-based public health policies detailed in the report would curb the human and financial toll of cancer in the state. These policies are designed to tackle tobacco use, encourage healthy behaviors and improve access to health screenings and ...

Guest Post: On the Front Lines for Our Children

... read on the blog recently , itŠ—'s a critical time for our nationŠ—'s school meals program as Congress is attempting to roll back some of the nutrition standards that have already been successfully implemented. Secretary VilsackŠ—'s important comments remind us just how crucial it is for the health of our nation for those strong nutrition standards to remain in place. On the Front Lines for Our Children By: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack ... as a result of continuing obesity trends. In the battle for our childrenŠ—'s future, it is obvious that one of the most powerful things we can do to protect them is to teach them proper nutrition and healthy habits at an early age. These statistics send a dire warning about our ...

Delaware U.S. Senate Candidates Asked to State Positions on Cancer Issues

Washington, DC – October 13, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), an official supporting organization of tonight’s U.S. Senate debate at the University of Delaware, is calling on the candidates to go on ... 1,000 kids become regular smokers. ACS CAN supports substantially increasing the federal tobacco tax because every 10 percent increase in the cost of a pack reduces youth smoking by 7 percent and overall cigarette consumption by 4 percent. “As a breast cancer survivor who was helped by ...

Calls to Improve New Yorkers’ Access to Precision Medicine Through Biomarker Testing Bring Together Patients and Providers from across Disease Spectrum

... to cover biomarker testing when it is supported by medical and scientific evidence. Over 60 organizations have rallied together in support of the legislation, citing the efficacy of and praising the innovation in precision medicine.  Biomarker testing is a tool utilized by physicians ... medicine, or personalized care. Biomarker testing helps providers to identify the most appropriate treatment for a disease. In cancer care, this can enable patients to receive targeted therapies and is often used in determining a patient’s eligibility for participation in clinical trials. ... care to the patients we serve, Northwell created a Center for Genomic Medicine to deliver these innovative approaches as rapidly and cost-effectively as possible, partnering expertise in cancer molecular diagnostics with oncology physicians to improve cancer outcomes in real ...

June 4, 2013 - How KY Scored on Pain Management Report Card

... Pain Policies Since 2008   [Frankfort, KY] - [June 4, 2013] - Kentucky needs improvement in enacting policies that enhance the delivery of effective pain management for patients battling a chronic disease such as cancer, according to a new report issued today by leading researchers and patient advocacy groups. The report gave Kentucky a letter grade of "B+" in measuring the quality and balance of its policies to make pain treatment available to patients. Nationwide, the report showed that ... Pain & Policy Studies Group (PPSG) and jointly funded the American Cancer Society, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and LIVE STRONG Foundation.  "Kentucky is showing encouraging improvement in implementing sensible policies that make the treatment of pain ...

State Contribution Notices

Your gift is very much appreciated. Contributions to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. (ACS CAN) are not tax deductible as charitable contributions as defined in IRC §170(c). A copy of our latest financial report may be obtained by writing to ACS CAN, 655 15 th Street., NW Suite 503, Washington, DC 20005, calling (202) ... or calling the telephone number above.  Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of copies and postage, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD, 21401 (410) 974-5534. MISSISSIPPI – The official ...

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