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... treatment. Forcing patients to visit their pharmacy several times each month and requiring multiple drug copays can be a significant barrier to care. Medication synchronization can increase adherence to treatments and improve the quality of life for cancer patients by making it possible for ... for which medications were synchronized. “I urge our lawmakers to support HB 1800 as a positive step towards patient-centered, coordinated care that can improve quality of life for cancer patients and their families.” About ACS CAN ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy ... 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 ...

... January 4, 2021 – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. At such a critical time, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures. Top among them are efforts to increase the state’s dangerously low ... With the current cigarette tax ranking 40 th in the nation, such legislation would reduce the state’s $1.23 billion burden in annual health care costs caused by smoking and address the financial impacts caused by the pandemic. Tobacco Tax Increase: ACS CAN is advocating for a cigarette ...

... e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges City Councilors to prioritize the health of children and historically marginalized communities over Big Tobacco’s interests and bottom line. The following is a statement from ACS ... “Bangor has to opportunity to recommit to its initial vote to end the sale of flavored tobacco products and protect our kids, and public health on the whole. I urge City Councilors to pass this ordinance ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions.”   ### ... 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, 0 Nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization urges Bangor City Council to protect ...

... OHIO  – Tonight, the Columbus City Council voted to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products, a public health initiative supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and other tobacco-free partners from the Coalition to ... communities of color, particularly Black communities, LGBTQ and limited-income populations.  Flavored tobacco products pose a serious public health risk and contribute to recent youth tobacco use increases. ACS CAN thanks Columbus City Council for supporting this vital legislation and ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...