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... to encourage Congress to make cancer a national priority by protecting funding for cancer research, prevention, early detection and access to health care. ACS CAN's message and the urgency of its cause remain critical. Congress failed to propose a long term solution, but discussions over federal ... ad calling on Congress to make cancer a national priority by protecting funding for cancer research, prevention, early detection and access to health care. The national ad campaign is the second ever for ACS CAN. The ad debuted on Sunday, November 6 during NBC News' "Meet the Press" in the ...

... 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 ...

New Jersey Lawmakers Have Opportunities to Save Lives and Money Through Improving Access to Affordable Health Coverage, Tobacco Control and Quality of Life Measures   TRENTON, NJ – August 3, 2017 – New Jersey is falling short when it comes to ... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including smoke-free ... approach to pain medications. Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for how New Jersey can work within the current federal health care law on a state-based approach to improving access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...

... a letter to Senate Finance Committee Leadership opposing a provision in the tax bill that would eliminate the mandate that Americans purchase health insurance coverage. Repealing the mandate would significantly weaken the individual insurance market and lead to higher premiums with fewer ... at risk for the disease need access to quality insurance coverage at an affordable cost. Willfully undermining a key component of our current health care system without a broader plan in place could be devastating to patients.  “On behalf of all Americans affected by cancer, we urge lawmakers ...