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NJ Gets Mixed Reviews on Cancer Fighting Policies

Report Ranks State Progress on Tobacco Control, Access to Care and Prevention Trenton, NJ – August 9, 2012 – New Jersey receives a mixed review for its legislative work to combat cancer, according to a ... to advocate for a ban on indoor tanning for minors under the age of 18 to protect kids from a known carcinogen.  According to the World Health Organization, those who use indoor tanning before the age of 30 increase their risk of melanoma by 30 percent.    ACS CAN, the nonprofit, ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

GAO Report Inconclusive About Whether Alternatives to Individual Mandate Are Economically Viable

... – March 25, 2011 – A Government Accountability Office report made public today analyzes alternatives to the requirement in the Affordable Care Act that most people purchase health insurance. Although the report, which was prepared at the request of Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE), identified possible alternatives to the ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Cancer Survivors to Rosen: Make Cancer an Election Issue

... in Henderson. More than a dozen volunteers from both organizations called on Rosen to state her commitments to fighting cancer and prioritizing health care policies. An estimated 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. The disease will kill more than 1,600 each day. More than ... candidates in the Nevada U.S. Senate race and asked them to pledge to support cancer research funding, ensuring access to affordable, quality health coverage and ensuring access to cancer prevention services. ACS CAN is strictly nonpartisan and does not endorse, oppose, or contribute to ...

Rep. Slaughter, Doctors, Scientists, Patient Advocates, and Academics Hold Roundtable Discussion on FDA Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests

... panel of doctors, scientists, and academics discussed their support for increased FDA oversight over LDTs to provide more accurate, effective care to patients. LDTs are a subset of in vitro diagnostic tests that have neither gone through FDA’s pre-market clearance or review to ensure ... the Federal Drug Administration for stronger federal oversight to ensure that LDTs are safe and reliable as doctors and patients make crucial health care decisions based on their results. “Laboratory developed tests are revolutionizing patient care, but in order for them to be ... voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke. They fund innovative research, advocate for stronger public health policies, and provide tools and information to save and improve lives. “Unfortunately, our community has experienced first-hand the danger ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize proven tobacco control measures and access to care, both of which will ease the burden of cancer on Mississippi residents.  “Expanding Medicaid would ensure that more Mississippi residents ... Kimberly Hughes, ACS CAN government relations director. “Healthcare coverage through expanded Medicaid would help improve access to primary care, preventive services, diagnostic testing and cancer treatment.” ACS CAN is also advocating for a cigarette tax increase of $1.50 per pack, ... 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 ...

President Obama and Governor Romney Offer Plans for Defeating Cancer

... CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. Whether by investing in medical research and prevention, ensuring adequate access to health care or reducing the toll of tobacco use, President Obama or Governor Romney will hold the reins on the future of the war against cancer in this ... to questions about how they would make cancer a national priority, invest in prevention and research, guarantee adequate access to affordable health care and reduce tobacco use. The following are ACS CAN 's questions to the candidates. To see the completed responses, please visit ...

2020 Maine State Legislative Session Summary

... 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 Mainers touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ...

Show Your Support for Cancer Patients

... 30 cancer survivors and caregivers have journeyed far from their homes to demand that Congress take Action NOW, Not Later on comprehensive health care reform. Throughout the day these brave individuals from across the United States will share their stories and struggles with their elected ...

Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase

If you didn't already know, Oregon isn't exactly leading the nation in the fight against big tobacco. Tobacco accounts for $1.54 billion in health care costs in our state! Now, more than ever, Oregon needs to raise its tobacco tax to help folks quit and price youth out of accessing tobacco in ...

Cheasty Anderson Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Lead Policy Efforts Across the Gulf Coast Region

... in each state as they work to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer. “While each of these states faces unique public health opportunities, we know that certain policies are foolproof when it comes to reducing cancer incidence and mortality - namely, reducing tobacco use, increasing cancer research funding, and closing the access gap to health insurance through Medicaid,” Anderson said. Anderson comes to ACS CAN from the Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition, an arm of the National Immigration Law Center. Her work has focused on the intersection of children’s issues, health care, public benefits, and immigration. She has a Ph.D. in Latin American History from the University of Texas – Austin and completed her ...

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