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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, ...

Legislation Introduced to Increase Pennsylvanians’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine

... following Sen. Devlin Robinson’s introduction of a companion bill, Senate Bill 954, in the Senate last week. A game-changing part of cancer care, biomarker testing opens the door to targeted therapy and personalized medicine which can improve patient survivorship and quality of life. ... likely to receive biomarker testing. The push to expand access to biomarker testing has drawn the support of medical professionals and public health groups representing patients across the disease spectrum; at present, over 20 organizations are working together with ACS CAN to pass Senate ... me time, money and emotional stress by ruling out unnecessary treatments. It is vital that all Pennsylvanians have access to the same cancer care I do. Our lawmakers must do what’s right and pass this bill.”   If passed, Senate Bill 954 / House Bill 1754 would require ...

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 ...

New York Senate Votes to Modernize Paid Medical Leave Benefits for Workers Facing Cancer and Serious Illness, ACS CAN Calls on Assembly to Deliver for Patients & Pass Bill

... other chronic diseases are not guaranteed that they will have a job to come back to after their treatment or illness. They also are not promised health insurance continuation or a livable wage, receiving a maximum of just $170 per week, a number unchanged since 1989. This differs from New ... which would rectify gaps in the existing TDI program. They called on lawmakers to ensure that workers receive a livable wage, job protection, health insurance continuation and the opportunity to take time off intermittently. Today, the same advocates are applauding the Senate’s efforts ... 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 ...

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 ...

California Cancer Advocates Renew Campaign to Get Big Tobacco Money Out of State Elections

... they are okay with a business model that makes a profit from killing Californians. ACS CAN is dedicated to reducing tobacco’s damaging public health effect and shining a light on attempts by the tobacco industry to influence lawmakers. So far, five candidates running for governor have ... money,” said ACS CAN Senior Government Relations Director Tim Gibbs. “ACS CAN is dedicated to reducing tobacco’s damaging effect on the health of Californians. Candidates and lawmakers up for reelection should be accountable to the public for health policy and reject tobacco ... cause of death. •           40,000 Californians die from smoking every year.    •           The annual health care costs in California directly caused by smoking are $13.29 billion. •           Taxpayers pay $3.5 billion each year in the form of ...

Candidates for the 11th Congressional District of New Jersey Go on the Record with Their Positions on Cancer Issues

... in the 11 th Congressional District race to publicly state their positions on cancer research funding , ensuring access to affordable, quality health coverage and committing federal funding to eliminate death from cervical cancer worldwide . Specifically, ACS CAN is asking candidates to ... questions: Cancer Research Funding: If elected, will you vote for annual increases in cancer research funding for the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute? Access to Health Care: If elected, will you oppose any bills that allow insurers to deny coverage or charge higher premiums to people with pre-existing conditions, ...

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