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General Assembly Votes to Add E-cigarettes to Smoke-free Law

... in the aerosol. Prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces, including restaurants, bars and gaming facilities, can protect the public’s health by preventing nonusers from being exposed to nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals in the aerosol emitted by these products. No one should have to choose between their health and their job. “ACS CAN commends the General Assembly for passing this important legislation and looks forward to seeing Gov. Pritzker ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Court to Protect Patients from Surprise Billing

... D.C.— January 3, 2023 — Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear oral arguments in the case of Haller v. Health and Human Services (HHS) and decide whether or not to uphold the U.S. District Court’s ruling preserving the No Surprises Act (NSA), ... for patients. Prior to this law, too many people with cancer received surprise bills that financially burdened their families and led to worse health outcomes and higher mortality rates, according to ACS research.   “Cancer patients are especially apt to encounter these kinds of bills ... in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year alone, it’s critical we uphold protections like the NSA that aim to make health care more affordable and give more people a fighting chance at survival.  “No one should have to struggle to pay basic bills, deplete their ...

Dr. Afroz Hafeez: Illinois

... and families.  Through the memory of Dr. Hafeez’s mother, Panjeten, as a patient experiencing diagnosis / treatment with multiple cancers and health issues over 18 years, he feels empowered to participate in the organization.  Ultimately, he had lost his 56 yr old mother to cancer.  ... efforts on many frontiers.  Dr. Hafeez comes from a background of well rounded education (BS, MD, MBA) and experiences (healthcare, public health, education, buisness). He has supported cancer research, the hospital cancer committee, establishing forums, attended ACS CAN trainings, ... and organizational leadership as well. Health equity is an important goal for our communities as it will bring a higher standard of quality care regardless of ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.  As a team, he is excited to work together to bring cancer advocacy initiatives ...

Press Release: ACS CAN Reacts to Governor's Budget

... CAN is extremely disappointed in Governor Malloy’s proposal to eliminate the annual $12 million transfer of funds to the state’s Tobacco & Health Trust Fund (THTF). If this proposal passes, 2016 will mark the third time in eight years that Connecticut will rank dead last in the US in ... costly and unnecessary road to take, and any short term savings are dwarfed by the staggering toll tobacco use takes on our economy and our health care.  “In order to significantly reduce tobacco use, which is responsible for one-third of all cancer deaths, ACS CAN encourages Governor ...

ACS CAN Applauds Albany and Chautauqua County Leaders for Tobacco 21 Law

... continues to claim too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. This law will not only save lives but also dramatically cut health care costs.  “Thank you County Executives McCoy and Horrigan for acting to protect the health of the people in your counties.”     ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports ...

Massachusetts is one Step Closer in the Fight Against Big Tobacco

BOSTON – By a vote of 146-4, the Massachusetts House of Representatives today voted in support of H4479, An Act to protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction, which takes a comprehensive approach to tobacco control efforts in the Commonwealth.  The bill ... include e-cigarettes in the smoke-free workplace law, and prohibit the sale of tobacco products from pharmacies and any location which provides health care services. Marc Hymovitz, Massachusetts director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ...

A Broken Promise to Our Children

... country? Yet, our progress in the fight against Big Tobacco is being undermined, according to a report released today by a coalition of public health groups including ACS CAN. Issued annually, the report assesses whether states have kept their promise to use funds from the landmark 1998 ... more of the tobacco dollars they receive to protect our kids from Big Tobacco and help people quit. The result will be fewer cancers and other health problems from tobacco, and lower health care costs. I invite you to read this state-by-state report and learn how your state is doing in funding the fight against Big Tobacco. A Broken ...

Major Updates to Nutrition Facts Label Announced

... has evolved significantly in the last couple of decades and new research has increased our knowledge about what nutrients are important for health. We now know that up to one-third of all cancer deaths are due to nutrition and physical activity factors, including overweight and obesity. ... strongly for these updates to the Nutrition Facts label so consumers, cancer patients and survivors could make more informed choices for their health and the health of their families. This proposal to update the Nutrition Facts label would complement other nutrition labeling strategies, including the menu and vending machine calorie labeling requirements in the Affordable Care Act (the rules for which have not been finalized) and other proposals to provide key nutrition information on the front of the pack. Major ...

Massachusetts Passes Historic Tobacco Tax Increase

... and nearly 30 percent of those deaths are directly attributable to tobacco use. This historic tobacco tax increase will have a tremendous public health benefit for the people of Massachusetts, and it sets an example for all states to consider a tobacco tax increase as a reliable means to save lives, reduce health care costs and invest in critical health programs.ξCongratulations to ACS CAN staff and volunteers in Massachusetts for their hard work in ...

Deficit Reduction Plan Should Not Compromise National Fight Against Cancer

... of additional funds would have a further devastating impact on this work, cutting as much as $2.5 billion more from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including more than $450 million from cancer research specifically. The letter also stresses the importance of maintaining benefits under Medicare and Medicaid, which are often the only options for health care coverage for many cancer patients. ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports ...

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