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Protect the Right to Breathe Smoke-free Air

No one should have to choose between their job and their health.  And the science clearly shows that secondhand smoke causes cancer, even for those who have never smoked a cigarette.   We are working in ... Smoke-free laws reduce exposure to and protect people from secondhand smoke Strong laws increase quitting among current smokers and reduce health care costs   Protect the Right to Breathe Smoke-free Air ...

Survivor Views: Affordability, Prescription Drugs, & Pain

... CAN’s public policy work at all levels of government. Fielded October 22-November 19, 2021, the latest survey explores the affordability of health care for cancer patients and survivors, prescription drugs, and pain management. The web-based survey was conducted among 1,248 patients and ... the prescription drugs and treatments associated with their care. Over 80% of cancer patients and survivors have taken steps to address their health care costs, with the plurality (44%) taking money out of savings to pay for their health care and 36% accumulating credit card debt to pay ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

... Fairness Legislation and increase tobacco control funding by $200,000, so the state's tobacco Quitline operated by the Michigan Department of Health can run year-round. "Cancer hasn't stopped. So, neither will we. As a cancer caregiver, I let my lawmakers know if we're going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Michigan, this goal must be top of mind for our legislature," said Jennifer Coston, ACS CAN Michigan state lead ambassador. "By reducing tobacco's toll and improving access to care, we can reduce suffering and death from this disease." Specifically, the Michigan volunteers asked the legislature to: Pass Oral Chemotherapy ...

ACS CAN Idaho Policy Forum 2021

... This virtual event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.  Cancer remains a critical public health problem and how new cures are discovered and delivered will continue to ...

Lung Cancer: Reducing Risk and Supporting Patients

... cancer, including tobacco control and cessation programs, sustained increases in funding for cancer research and increasing access to affordable health care.    Smoking is by far the leading cause of lung cancer – 80 percent of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. are caused by tobacco use. To reduce ... to prevent this disease, which is why ACS CAN supports sustained increases to federal funding for cancer research at the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Most lung cancers have already progressed to an advanced stage by the time of diagnosis. ACS ...

ACS CAN Reacts to Governor’s Budget

... statement in reaction. “As an organization dedicated to saving lives, ACS CAN is pleased to see the governor taking steps to address public health initiatives in his budget. However, Ohio is missing some opportunities to enhance existing public health policies that have been proven to reduce tobacco use. “Governor DeWine has missed an opportunity in his proposed budget to reduce the ... applauds the Governor for protecting access to Medicaid for low-income Ohioans.  Preservation of eligibility and maintaining access to health care coverage is critical to the individuals and families who depend on the program for cancer prevention, early detection, diagnostic, treatment ...

Legislation Aimed at Addressing Medical Debt Passes Senate Committee, Advances to Senate Floor; Patient Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Support

... of Virginians have experienced a healthcare affordability burden in the past year and more than three-quarters (78%) are worried about affording health care in the future. House Bill 1725 seeks to limit the burden of medical debt by ensuring that interest rates on medical debt are limited to 3% a ... the Capitol in Richmond for the annual Cancer Action Day to highlight the importance of House Bill 1725 in protecting the physical and financial health of Virginians battling disease. Tiffany Freeman was among the advocates in attendance on Cancer Action Day. Freeman said, “Picture being ...

Massachusetts Legislative Update - Formal Sessions End

... like any other entertainment facility.     Access to prescription drugs We successfully defeated a proposal passed by the House in a health care cost-containment bill which would have made it easier for insurance plans to be sold without prescription drug coverage.   With prescription drugs being an important part of "adequate" health insurance, this proposal would have significantly weakened Massachusetts' successful health reform.   The final bill which was passed and ...

Georgia Legislature Failing to Enact Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies

... expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and 17,730 are projected to die 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 treatment. “Georgia must do better at enacting effective policies to prevent, detect and treat cancer,” said Andy ... aside partisan differences and put the health of Georgians at the forefront.” Georgia’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of tobacco products by $1.50 or more per pack of cigarettes.  Georgia’s current excise tax of 37 cents ...

8-9-10 Monthly Advocacy Update

...   Senate Action On July 29, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $1 billion (3.2 percent) increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over the 2010 fiscal year (FY10) budget, for a total of $32 billion in FY11. This amount includes $5.2 billion for the National Cancer ... to the NIH budget failed. The NIH budget does, however, include $50 million for the Cures Acceleration Network authorized in the Affordable Care Act through a bill by Senator Specter. The Network was created to bridge the gap between lab discoveries and life-saving therapies. Housed in ... and Prevention (CDC). This is $101 million over last year’s budget and $120 million over the president’s request. The Office of Smoking and Health received an $87 million increase for a total of $197 million when funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund created by the ...

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