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New Law Leaves Menthol Tobacco Products on the Market: More Must Be Done

... to pick up these products in the first place. Exempting menthol products is a nod to tobacco industry’s bottom line at the expense of public health .” “In addition to tightening loopholes in this policy, there’s more lawmakers can do to protect our communities from the tobacco ... we need the legislature to increase funding for tobacco control. These programs provide necessary resources to educate the public on the health effects of all tobacco products and to provide support and help for those who are struggling to quit.”   ACS CAN remains committed to ... 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, ...

Meet the Team

... his bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Social Science and minored in Emergency Management. He has a life long passion for eliminating health disparities and breaking down barriers for individuals who live in rural areas. Before joining ACS CAN, Storm spent over a decade working ... pitch or court that happens to be currently in season. He is also a volunteer firefighter, a volunteer for various committees for the county health departments, a transport volunteer for Second Harvest and a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program. ... is the   Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager   for Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico and Texas. She has worked in health care public relations for most of her career and came to ACS CAN from Parkland Health, in Dallas, Texas. Working closely with the oncology teams ...

Cancer Advocates and Concerned Parents Urge Legislature to Reverse Today’s Youth Tobacco Epidemic

... programs has never been greater,” shared Derwin Montgomery, ACS CAN North Carolina Government Relations Director. “Our investment in the health of our youth should be proportional to the massive toll tobacco products take on North Carolina families, our community and our economy.” For decades, generations of U.S. Surgeon Generals and other leading public health experts have advocated for sustained and well-funded tobacco prevention programs. Research continually shows they are one of the most ... 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 to ...

Cancer Survivors Call for Missouri to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... (ACS CAN) is celebrating the American Cancer Society’s 39 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Missouri residents by passing proven tobacco control legislation. This includes comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws and increasing ... and cessation programs. Currently, ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, in Missouri is working with leading health organizations to secure funding for the state’s Quit Line and other prevention efforts, as well as working with municipalities to pass ... remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. In Missouri, tobacco is responsible for 11,000 deaths each year. States with comprehensive tobacco control programs ...

Analysis of Marketplace Cancer Drug Coverage Reveals Transparency and Cost Barriers

WASHINGTON, D.C. November 18, 2015 Patients with health coverage bought through one of the marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continue to face challenges finding out which cancer drugs are covered by their plan and at what cost, according to a new analysis ... information is imperative for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones as they work to make informed decisions about the best health coverage for them and their families, said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. Cancer ...

Lisa A. Lacasse, MBA, President, ACS CAN

... for the organization. She has since established ACS CAN’s Black Volunteer Caucus and LGBTQ+ & Allies Engagement Group , created a dedicated Health Equity team, oversaw the addition of Spanish language presence on fightcancer.org , and prioritized investing in campaigns and partnerships that advance health equity and promote diversity and inclusion. Since joining ACS CAN in 2007, Ms. Lacasse has been integrally involved in helping to grow ACS ... cancer-specific research – and was instrumental in leading successful efforts to ensure patient protections were included in the Affordable Care Act and to safeguard those lifesaving provisions. Ms. Lacasse currently serves on Board for the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Before joining ...

It is Time to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Illinoisans

... is funded at 1 million annually and ACS CAN is asking that the funding be increased to 1.5 million annually to help more Illinoisans access care to help detect and treat colorectal cancer.    “To further reduce the burden of cancer in Illinois, ACS CAN is asking lawmakers to support ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

It is Time to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Illinoisans

... is funded at 1 million annually and ACS CAN is asking that the funding be increased to 1.5 million annually to help more Illinoisans access care to help detect and treat colorectal cancer.    “To further reduce the burden of cancer in Illinois, ACS CAN is asking lawmakers to support ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Biomarker Testing Bill Fails to Advance: Washington Falling Behind in Access to Precision Medicine

... by cancer together to call on the Washington Legislature to make cancer a policy priority. Beyond its game-changing contributions to cancer care, biomarker testing is important in the treatment of arthritis, other autoimmune conditions and rare diseases, with ongoing research happening ... 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, ...

Tennessee Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies in 2018

... How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... policies and best practices; yellow indicates moderate movement toward the benchmark and red shows where states are falling short.  Palliative care passing this year was a great step forward for quality of life for cancer patients and their families in Tennessee, but there is still a lot ... 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 ...

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