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TPP Includes Language Ending Tobacco Industry Exploitation of International Agreements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 5, 2015 – The text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement released today includes critical language agreed to by negotiators and supported by public health groups that would protect the authority of member countries to enact lifesaving tobacco control measures. The provision, offered by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman during the ... to reduce the devastating toll of tobacco use,” said Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “TPP member countries are saying they will no longer allow the tobacco industry to overturn lifesaving tobacco control laws with costly ...

Cancer Community Celebrates House Inclusion of Increased Funding for Cancer Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 17, 2009 -- “Today the cancer community is celebrating the House Appropriations Committee passage of the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill that provides $30.9 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ... treatments for is a critical component of a comprehensive approach to defeating a disease that will kill thousands of Americans this year and cost the economy billions of dollars.” ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions ...

ACS CAN Lauds Proposed Investment in Tobacco Control Program

HARTFORD – Today lawmakers in the appropriations committee released their proposed budget for the State of Connecticut. After years of zero dollars being allocated for lifesaving tobacco control programs, today’s budget includes $12 million for the Tobacco and Health trust Fund. The following statement can be attributed to Bryte Johnson, Connecticut director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): ...

DR. DOUGLAS LOWY TO KEYNOTE ACS CAN RESEARCH BREAKFAST

Acting Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to Join Political Leaders, Cancer Community, in Calling for Support of “National Cancer Moonshot” and Increased Federal Funding for Breakthrough Treatments    WHAT:   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, will host its ninth annual New England Research Breakfast.  WHO:      Dr. ... one thing in common – they begin with basic research led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NCI. However, innovation comes at a cost, and without the necessary funding to capitalize on the scientific opportunities of today, progress in the effort to eliminate death and ...

The Ohio House of Representatives Has Chosen Big Tobacco Over Buckeye Kids

Columbus, OH – May 2, 2017 – This statement can be attributed to Jeff Stephens, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “The Ohio House of Representatives (OHR) has chosen Big Tobacco over buckeye kids. OHR passed a budget today that cut the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation ...

WATCH: "Survivor" Winner Shares the Scariest Part of His Cancer

... diagnosed with Stage 2 HodgkinŠ—Ès lymphoma. Despite chemotherapy treatments and countless doctor visits, Ethan admits that the scariest part of dealing with his cancer is the onslaught of medical bills he receives. This short video that Ethan posted tells of the emotional and financial ... toll cancer has had on him. In it he reveals that just two of his six chemotherapy treatments added up to almost $23,000. Š—“I hope we can figure out a really simple, easy way to get as many people in this country insured with healthcare because these bills are insane," Ethan says. EthanŠ—Ès story is shared by millions of other people in this country who blindsided by the insurmountable cost of cancer. Even the fully insured can face a catastrophic financial burden. ACS CAN is advocating for comprehensive health reform from a ...

ACS CAN Asks Congressional Leaders to Restore Funding for Cancer Research

Now that Congress has reached a new budget deal, ACS CAN renewed its call for Congress to fully restore federal funding for cancer research. The impacts of the cuts due to sequestration are being felt throughout the research industry and are endangering the progress we continue to make in the fight ... women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. The disease will kill more than 580,000 people in the United States this year and will cost more than $201 billion in medical care and lost productivity.   ACS CAN Asks Congressional Leaders to Restore Funding for Cancer Research ...

Tobacco Funding Increase Left out of Governor's Budget, Leaving Kids Behind

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on Tennessee lawmakers to appropriate more money to the state’s tobacco control program, which provides invaluable resources to help ... two weeks after around 50 ACS CAN volunteer advocates met with lawmakers at the state Capitol for Cancer Action Day to stress the importance of increasing the funding. Volunteers included high school sophomore Anthony Xian, who told WRCB , “This can be an example for other high ... “We are disappointed Gov. Lee chose not to recommend additional funding for the state’s tobacco control program, which is an integral part of the fight against cancer in Tennessee. We now call on lawmakers to come together to appropriate an additional $2 million to the program through ...

Cancer Advocates Celebrate Bill to Improve Quality of Life

TOPEKA, Kan. – April 7, 2018 – Today, the Kansas Legislature passed a bill to improve quality of life for patients with serious, long-term illnesses through expanded access to palliative care. Hilary Gee, Kansas government relations director ... Vicki Schmidt and Representatives Susan Concannon, Dan Hawkins and Monica Murnan. “Patients who use palliative care services work with a team of doctors to manage the burdensome symptoms and side effects that come with a serious disease. By homing in on a patient’s specific needs and ... of life and add a critical layer of support to their care. “Palliative care is one of the fastest-growing trends in health care, and Kansas can now help lead the way by offering better access to it. We’re grateful to our lawmakers for committing to support patients and families facing ...

ACS CAN volunteer speaks on Capitol Hill about childhood cancer

... Horn first knew something was wrong when she lost her voice during her senior year in high school. A visit to the doctor confirmed a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Last month, fourteen years after her diagnosis, Melissa spoke at a briefing in the U.S. Capitol to share her story of being a childhood cancer survivor. The Capitol Hill briefing, organized by ACS CAN and the Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy, highlighted issues that affect childhood cancer patients and survivors. Childhood cancer ...

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