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... uninsured women. “IBCCP providers have bravely weathered a budget stalemate that now approaches three years, offering the best possible cancer care despite these circumstances,” said Heather Eagleton, Illinois government relations director for ACS CAN. “But even with these efforts, ... continue to fight for it. That’s why I’m at the Capitol today and why I’m urging our lawmakers to protect its funding.” The current health care law offers women greater access to preventive cancer screenings and treatment. But gaps remain for women who continue to be uninsured ... 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 ...

... and it came time to choose a specialty, I found myself asking; what is the biggest, baddest actor in the body and how can I work through patient care and research to limit its influence and foster healing? It’s no surprise that such motivations led me to cancer research and specifically ... use and become addicted to menthol. Upholding the sale of menthol cigarettes in New York City will only contribute to and compound on existing health disparities among people of color and queer individuals. With Black people maintaining the highest death rate and shortest survival rate of ... or ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers, we cannot afford to wait. Current practices, if sustained, will continue to affect the physical health of those who smoke menthol cigarettes, the mental health of those that love them and the hope of the community that yearns for change. I do ...

HELENA, Mont. – April 5, 2019—The House Judiciary Committee has blocked a key public health bill from being voted on by the full House. Senate Bill (SB) 21 would restrict minors from indoor tanning. The American Cancer Society ... “For four sessions in a row we have battled to save lives by passing this critically important legislation. This is a huge loss for public health and for Montanans.While melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancer cases, it causes most of skin cancer deaths. Research shows that indoor ... General issued a Call to Action on skin cancer which identifies opportunities for the government, public and private organizations, health care providers and individuals to raise awareness of skin-protection practices. Specifically, the call to action affirms that state laws ...

... the advocates were as dedicated as ever to critical issues, including increased cancer research and prevention funding, keeping Affordable Care Act tax credits and supporting the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.   “Cancer hasn’t stopped, so neither have we. ... addition to urging lawmakers to boost research and prevention funding, ACS CAN volunteers also encourage lawmakers to ensure that the Affordable Care Act tax credits that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2022 are made permanent and to cosponsor the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection ... 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 ...