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... addiction to tobacco products," Stephens said. "Moreover, these proven strategies for reducing tobacco use would positively impact the enormous health care costs associated with treating tobacco-related disease."   ACS CAN Reacts to House Budget Changes ...

... I have spent most of my career in oncology as a clinical nurse and administrator.  The twenty years of experience did not prepare me to take care of my mother who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer.  The journey is lonely, and I am an expert in the field.  I worry about our Hispanic/Latino patients that do not understand guidelines, etc. and must navigate a diagnosis of cancer.   Why health equity is important to you and/or why you are founding member of this group:  It is our obligation to speak up for populations that cannot ...

... Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, National African American Tobacco Prevention Network and the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund (public health intervenors in the case) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tobacco companies must soon publish statements on their websites and cigarette package onserts ... Kessler issued a landmark judgment that the companies had violated civil racketeering laws and lied to the American public for decades about the health effects of smoking and their marketing to kids. Starting last November, the tobacco companies have also disseminated the corrective ... staggering number of deaths per year, an immeasurable amount of human suffering and economic loss, and a profound burden on our national health care system,” as Judge Kessler wrote in her 2006 final opinion . Importantly, Judge Kessler concluded, “The evidence in this case establishes ...

... the next decade. But, it's widely expected that a significant part of that savings will come from cutting existing programs, which could include health programs. There are many cancer-related programs at-risk of significant cuts: Breast Cancer Prevention Programs In October, an important ... previous budget proposals have threatened to cut funding for cancer research. Medicare and Medicaid Nearly 50% of all cancer patients receive health coverage through Medicaid or Medicare. These individuals are generally our oldest, least healthy and most vulnerable citizens, and they have no alternative way of accessing affordable medical care. The Congressional Super Committee ...