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ACS CAN Asks Governor Murphy to Make Cancer Issues a Policy Priority

... “As Governor Murphy begins his administration, we ask him and the state legislature to act quickly and decisively to save lives and protect health. One significant action that has proven to be especially effective is to significantly increase the tax on cigarettes. This action will help ... “Other ways that Governor Murphy and the legislature can help to reduce the burden of cancer include supporting the availability of palliative care for those, including cancer patients, who are seriously ill and their families, and working to make sure that cancer patients have access to ... make these issues priorities. Our volunteers look forward to working with you and members of the legislature to save lives and protect the health of all New Jerseyans.”  ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based ...

Big Tobacco’s Smokescreen Derails Attempt to Save Lives and Protect Kids

... the price of tobacco by $1.50, lawmakers could have reduced tobacco use and, therefore, tobacco-related diseases, like cancer, saved in health care costs and increased revenue for the state. “This legislation could have saved lives, stopped 22,800 kids from smoking and generated more ... failure to take full advantage of this opportunity is unacceptable.  We will continue to work with legislators to better protect the health of Mississippians” Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death nationwide. In Mississippi, an estimated 5,400 adults will die ...

Smoke-Free Law Anniversaries Mark the New Year

... across the state. Although the law has faced its fair share of challenges, it continues to hold strong as model state legislation to protect the health of patrons and workers. Tobacco companies claim smoke-free laws are bad for business, but the research consistently proves them wrong. Many ... and actually save businesses money. For example, one year after New York CityŠ—'s smoke-free law took effect, the New York State Department of Health found that the cityŠ—'s businesses saved more than $500 million each year in tobacco-related health care costs. So in addition to taking a moment to commemorate California and Illinois for their efforts to fight back against the dangers of ...

President Obama Proposes Tobacco Tax Increase

... impact of the tax won't diminish when prices inevitably rise. If passed, an increase of 94 cents per pack will have a dramatic impact on public health by preventing disease and premature death and reducing health care costs associated with tobacco use. How? A higher price will encourage smokers to quit and discourage teens from ever starting the deadly ...

Bill Lands on Governor Jerry Brown’s Desk Improving Cancer Patients’ Ability to Get Chemotherapy in the Comforts of Their Own Home

... Limon and Sabrina Cervantes.  The legislation extends the sunset on the state’s oral chemotherapy fairness law to 2024 and ensures that health care service plans and health insurers charge no more than $250 per filled prescription for orally administered anti-cancer medication. More than 40 other states, plus ...

Statement on the Death of Dr. Hazel Dukes

... to the NAACP New York State Conference family over the passing of President Dr. Hazel N. Dukes. Dr. Dukes was a champion in the fight to reduce health disparities and achieve health equity. She was fiercely committed to the fight against cancer and never hesitated to help advance policies to reduce the impact of cancer ... worked to mobilize NAACP members from branches across New York State to help improve New Yorkers’ access to early detection and lifesaving care, but she was instrumental in enacting legislation expanding access to colorectal cancer screening and biomarker testing. She was an outspoken ...

National Bus Tour Kicks off in Cleveland Urging Americans to Join the Fight to Defeat Cancer

... priority by educating the public, lawmakers, candidates and the media about the importance of government’s role in expanding access to care to those 47 million uninsured Americans. Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families gathered in Cleveland, shared their ... chance to share their story with their Members of Congress through the Picture A Cure program and sign a petition to support access to quality health care for all Americans.  The ACS CAN Fight Back Express bus tour comes on the heels of a major public education campaign by ACS CAN and the ... more productive lives.  However, scientific research is but one piece of the puzzle; improved prevention, early detection and access to quality health care are equally critical.  Together, we can win this fight.” To find out more about the ACS CAN Fight Back Express and how to make ...

New Report Illustrates Important Role of Medicare Program in Saving Lives from Cancer

... living in the U.S. are projected to be diagnosed with cancer, 1 million of whom rely on the Medicare program as their primary source of health care coverage.  The full chartbook can be found here. 0 Chartbook Makes Public Policy Recommendations to Strengthen Medicare Program New Report ...

Take a Sneak Peek at our Second-Ever National TV Ad

... to make cancer a national priority by protecting federal funding for cancer research, prevention and early detection and improved access to health care. Take a Sneak Peek at our Second-Ever National TV Ad ...

Blue Wave Hits Capitol Hill

... from across the nation are meeting with their Senators and Representatives right now with one very clear message -- Action Now, Not Later on health care reform. They also got to be a part of an energizing press event with five college basketball coaches from some of the nation's most prominent ...

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