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... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. In 2021, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature in support ... Tobacco Control Programs: A well-funded tobacco control program will not only produce long-term savings but can have an immediate benefit on the health of New Jerseyans. With nearly 12,000 New Jerseyans losing their lives to smoking each year New Jersey needs to continue investing in tobacco ...

... 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 Ohioans touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ... breast and cervical cancer screenings and treatment to low income, uninsured women across the state and is administered by Ohio Department of Health. Breast cancer is the leading cancer for women in Ohio. Affordable Access to Prescription Medicines:  ACS CAN will support a ...

... healthy you are and your likelihood of developing certain types of cancer than your genetic code. State lawmakers play a huge role in creating health policy and passing new laws aimed at preventing cancer.   ACS CAN’s How Do You Measure Up? Report , now in its 16th year, grades each state on where they stand on the issues that play a critical role in preventing cancer and improving cancer patients’ access to health care.   There has been progress in most states, but the Report reveals that almost every state in the country is missing critical opportunities to ...

... released a proposed FY 2023 funding deal that includes an increase of $2.5 billion for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $408 million more for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and provides a funding boost to cancer prevention programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office on Smoking and Health. The deal also includes a 5-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension of additional ... early detection tests once the Food and Drug Administration approves their use and clinical benefit is shown or improve access to palliative care.   A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Cancer Research “Cancer ...