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... the cancer patients they serve and the right of cancer patients who have compromised immune systems to feel safe when receiving cancer care and doing everyday activities cannot be overstated.  “ACS’s vaccination requirement is essential for the ACS Hope Lodge in Cleveland. The ... that the House paused HB 435, but remains concerned about future action on this legislation. Passage of this type of legislation would put the health of those who have battled cancer and the over 73,000 Ohioans who will be diagnosed this year at greater risk. ACS CAN calls on the ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

... providers and other gathered the State House to urge New Hampshire lawmakers to vote in support SB 263, reauthorizing the Granite Advantage Health Care Program. Today’s event was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) annual Cancer Action Day. Tomorrow, the ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as ...

... Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) filed an amicus curiae (or friend-of-the-court) brief in the case of Haller v. Health and Human Services (HHS) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in support of patient protection provisions of the No Surprises ... chances of mortality.  The below statement is on behalf of Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN:  “We continue to advocate for changes to the health care system that make cancer treatment more affordable for patients and their families, including protecting patients from receiving surprise bills ...

... ready for some very special visitors who are coming to our nation's capital to tell their stories on their struggles in dealing with our current health care system. Volunteers flew in from across the country and ACS CAN staffers greeted them at the airport and brought them into the city to prep ... Some volunteers have been up since 4am. Some volunteers have flown across the country. All of them are united in their call to action: We need health care reform NOW, not later. I had the honor of meeting and escorting Taylor W, one of our star volunteers. Taylor just turned 11 years old ...