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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 ...

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 ...

Celebrating Five Years of Tobacco Regulation

... celebrated a landmark public health victory as the president signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act into law. After years of Big TobaccoŠ—'s unfettered access to the public to peddle its deadly products, the FDA finally had the authority to regulate tobacco products. ... the FDA has already made to reduce tobacco use and the disease and death it causes. These actions include banning flavorings in cigarettes that can be attractive to youth, prohibiting the use of misleading claims such as Š—“mildŠ— and Š—“lightŠ— and requiring tobacco companies to disclose to the FDA ingredients in their ...

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 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 ...

ACS CAN Nevada Roundtable on Breast Cancer to Spotlight

... cancer in her lifetime is about 12 percent. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer. In Nevada, about 2,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year and, unfortunately, nearly 400 Nevada women will die each year from the disease.  Please join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for a Roundtable on Breast Cancer October 13, 2017 at Nevada Hopes, 580 W. 5 th Street, Reno, from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. A panel discussion at ... for low-income Nevadans to get breast cancer screenings. Nevada is funding breast and cervical screenings for low-income women to the tune of $500,000 over the next two years through the Women’s Health Connection. Nevada was one of only two states in the country that has shown up ...

ACS CAN Testimony Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

... Cancer Action Network Testimony Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Chair Sarlo, Vice Chair Cunningham and the distinguished members of the Senate Budget Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. My name is Michael Davoli and I am the New Jersey and New York City Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. ... hospitalizations, saving $1.5 billion compared to $260 million spent on the program. The 5-to-1 return on investment is conservative because the cost savings only reflect the savings from prevented hospitalizations. The researchers indicate that the total savings could be more than double if ...

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 ...

2025 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training

... you for joining us to fight for lifesaving laws that will prevent cancer and protect survivors and their families.  Your involvement in ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day will help improve the lives of thousands of families across our state.  We're planning an impactful day and want to make sure you have all the materials you need to be ... Priorities Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Natalie's Biomarker Story Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet New Revenues, Public Health Benefits & Cost Savings From a $1 Cigarette Tax Increase in Hawaii   * Team Meeting Assignments *: (In progress) Capitol Map   Legislative Profiles  - ...

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