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Media Advisory: Texas Policy Forum to Examine State’s Leading Role in the Fight Against Cancer

... death from cancer. The fifth annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of Texas policy forum series will bring together leaders in health care, business and government to examine the state of cancer prevention programs and funding in the Lone Star State. Voters overwhelmingly approved ... Dr. Becky Garcia , CPRIT chief prevention and communications officer Dorothy Gibbons , CEO of The Rose in Houston Henry Salas , CEO of Community Health Centers of South Central Texas State Sen. Kirk Watson , D-14 Cam Scott , ACS CAN Texas senior government relations director WHAT: ...

American Cancer Society Expert Calls for Expanded Lung Cancer Screening Coverage under Medicare

... diagnoses of lung cancer and reduced lung cancer mortality as demonstrated in the National Lung Screening Trial. The Society recommends that health care professionals with access to high-volume, high-quality lung cancer screening and treatment centers should have a discussion about lung cancer ... 74 years who have at least a 30-pack-year smoking history, currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years and who are in relatively good health. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lauren Walens or Steven Weiss American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (202) 661-5763 or (202) ...

ACS CAN Advocates Ask for Washington's First Cigarette Tax Increase in 16 Years

... 20,900 adults who smoke quit, and save 6,800 lives. Additionally, this cigarette tax increase would save Washington $350.7 million in long term health care costs and generate $56.86 million in new annual revenue.  One of the best things states can do to improve public health, generate revenue and provide funding for critical unmet needs is to significantly increase tobacco taxes and invest in tobacco control ...

Cancer Prevention in your Community

... risk factors. Many do not realize that the CDC’s work is broad, and impacts us all. The CDC, working in partnership with state and local health departments, public health organizations, and state and community leaders, has a tremendous impact on our nation’s ability to build healthier communities and prevent and control cancer.  That’s why ACS CAN brought together cancer advocates, health care professionals, congressional staff and patients last week on Capitol Hill to address the critical need to preserve funding for the CDC’s ...

Candidates in the 51st Assembly District Run-Off Say NO to Tobacco Contributions

... has spent more than $100 million in California in the last five years on campaign contributions and lobbying to prevent the passage of public health policies that help people stop smoking, reduce tobacco use and result in fewer cancer deaths. This is in addition to the industry spending ... raising the tobacco sales age to 21 and regulating e-cigarettes. The public has been loud and clear about the toll of tobacco use on public health,” said ACS CAN California Managing Director Jim Knox. “However, we have a lot more to do to protect Californians against second-hand smoke and the overall health care costs associated with tobacco, which averages more than $13 billion in California annually.” Another area of public health advocacy that Big ...

Over 100 Patient Groups Join to Raise Alarm Over Proposed Insurance Rule

... the availability of these plans up to 364 days and provide an option for indefinite renewability, allowing them to function like permanent health insurance without having to follow most of the permanent plan rules. “Expanding access to these policies will likely cause premiums in the ... those with serious or chronic diseases and disabilities, into a smaller, sicker market to obtain the coverage they need to manage their health. Premiums for comprehensive plans that meet federal standards would likely skyrocket, and plans would likely exit the market. This will make ... and promoting improvements to our health insurance markets that control costs, stabilize the market, and positively impact coverage and care for millions of Americans. Expanding access to STLDs will move us away from – not towards – achieving these goals.” Public comments on ...

2021 Kentucky Session Summary

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Kentucky touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ... advocacy efforts were successful, as the funding was maintained for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on July 1.   Ensuring Access to Quality Care Protect Medicaid Coverage for Colon Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing: ACS CAN supported advocacy efforts around protecting Medicaid ...

Join Coach in the fight against cancer

... meet (virtually) with lawmakers and staff to ask them to: increase funding for cancer research and prevention, ensure that subsities that make health care more affordable are made permanent and ensure that seniors on Medicare have access to new cancer screenings without delay.  I have been a ... a bill to increase the tobacco sale age to 21 Protected funding for breast and cervical cancer screenings Improved access to quality of life care for cancer patients in Connecticut And more . Join Coach: You can join Coach in the work that he does to support ACS CAN. We are looking for ...

Lawmakers to Sport Their Suits and Sneakers at State Capitol to Support the Fight Against Cancer

... from the disease.  Illinois has made great strides over the years to reduce the cancer burden through policies to prevent cancer and access to care legislation, including being the first state in the nation to pass legislation to improve access to biomarker testing.  The American Cancer ... advocacy 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, ...

HOUSE VOTE MARKS BREAKTHROUGH FOR INDOOR TANNING BILL

... discussion of the bill. "By preventing teenagers from using tanning devices, we can reduce skin cancer rates and save lives as well as lower health care costs," Hogan said. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, indoor tanning use by people under the age of 35 increases ...

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