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Patient Advocates Rally in Times Square for New Yorkers’ Access to Precision Medicine, Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Biomarker Testing Legislation

NEW YORK, NY – November 16, 2023 – Earlier today, cancer survivors gathered in Times Square alongside health care providers and patient advocates to emphasize the importance of biomarker testing for the health of New York State, its people and its potential for an equitable, hope-filled future. Attendees of the rally called on Governor Hochul to ...

2018 ACS CAN Oklahoma City Cancer Forum

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates on a federal and state level for policies that protect and improve the health of Oklahomans and nationwide.   As an advocate for the people of Oklahoma and nationwide, ACS CAN works for policies that address quality of life, access to care, prevention and health and nutrition. As part of those efforts, ACS CAN will once again host its Oklahoma City Cancer Policy Forum to educate patients, providers, ...

FDA Proposed Rule Aims to Improve Mammography Quality and Empower Informed Decision Making ​​​​​​​

... and Drug Administration (FDA) today would modernize mammography quality standards and address breast density reporting to patients and their health care providers. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “We are pleased to see the agency issue a proposal that will empower women to make more informed decisions about their health. The proposal issued today related to breast density, which ACS CAN has continually advocated for, will help ensure women get the most ...

New Report: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... result of tobacco use, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Given this, the state’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.  “North Carolina’s excise tax on ... increase to the tobacco tax would not only lower tobacco-use rates but also have the added benefit of saving the state millions of dollars in health care costs.”   Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2010 to 2014, the lung cancer mortality rate in the 12 ...

New Report Finds Nearly Half of States Falling Short on Policies to Prevent and Fight Cancer

... have a critical role to play in the fight against cancer,” said Daniel E. Smith, president, ACS CAN. “While Congress is debating health care reform, states must continue to enact policies that put prevention at the forefront of the health care system; make health coverage affordable and accessible to all Americans; and ensure that people who have life-threatening diseases such ...

Cancer Advocates Call on CMS for Greater Data Transparency; Urge Pausing of Medicaid Redetermination Process in States of Concern

... state agencies.  The unwinding of these Medicaid provisions is one of the largest coverage-related events since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, with an estimated 18 million people expected to lose coverage nationwide and nearly 4 million who have lost coverage already.   The ... in reaction:  “We’re extremely concerned by today’s preliminary data showing a record number of people unfairly disenrolled from their health care coverage. We know from state data that these issues are not improving and call on CMS to take immediate actions to address the growing issue. ...

ACS CAN Delivers Fight Back Express Signatures and Photos to Capitol Hill

... coverage. The panels on display are filled with signatures of people who cared about the issue of cancer and wanted to see improved access to care. In all, there were a total of 630 panels collected. Also on display are highlighted photos of the ACS CAN Fight Back Express traveling ... volunteers from all 50 states will meet with their legislators to advocate for accessible, affordable, available and administratively simple health care that will guarantee all Americans the treatment they need, at a cost they can afford. Lawmakers and visitors to Capitol Hill will have the ...

Day at the Capitol Cancelled

In an abundance of caution and the interest of protecting the health of our volunteers, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Minnesotan’s for a Smoke-free Day at the Capitol event on ... course of action for us to take at this time. We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your understanding as we work to minimize the health risk for volunteers and staff. We are so grateful for your willingness and dedication to making cancer a priority for your lawmakers and we ... this legislative session. ACS CAN and partners will be hosting a “Week of Action” later this session to make sure lawmakers hear why you care about preventing youth tobacco addiction.   Day at the Capitol Cancelled ...

Senate Moves Forward with Medicaid Expansion

RALEIGH, NC – March 2, 2023 – The Senate Health Committee amended HB 76 to increase Medicaid eligibility today, marking the first bicameral action on the issue following the announcement ... take up the House bill following the great news last week that the House and Senate had reached a deal to ensure a path to affordable, quality care this year.   “We’re eager to see strong action continue through the legislative process and are grateful for lawmakers on both sides of their aisle for working together to increase access to health coverage to for over 600,000 more North Carolinians this year.” 0 Marking First Bicameral Action on Issue Following Announcement by ...

Wine and Genes Symposium

... to treat a specific genetic mutation in their cancer.  Public policy plays a large role in helping cancer patients gain access to the care they need and help encourage the development of new therapies.  ACS CAN is committed to encouraging our elected officials to do all they can ... Genes will include a presentation from noted geneticist and physician-scientist, Charis Eng, MD, PhD. She will discuss how knowledge of family health history and genetics can empower individuals and families to ensure early detection and prevention of cancer. Dr. Eng will also discuss the interaction of wine and genes in human health. Following the presentation, we will sample wines from the regions in her presentation.  0 ...

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