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World No Tobacco Day: Reducing the Global Tobacco Burden

Today is World No Tobacco Day, an annual event sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) to highlight the significant toll tobacco products continue to have on people's health across the world and to advocate globally for policies that we know will help prevent kids from ever starting to smoke and help current ... use will kill one billion by the end of this century. Tobacco use will continue to cost the world $1 trillion annually in increased health care spending and lost worker productivity.  We know what works to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco and to help current adult users quit. ...

New Report: States Continue to Shortchange Tobacco Prevention Programs, But Several Show a Welcome Increase

... settlements with four other states – required the companies to pay more than $246 billion over time as compensation for tobacco-related health care costs.  View the Report including state-by-state information and a ranking of the states . The continuing need for well-funded tobacco ... in reducing cigarette smoking and other tobacco use, tobacco use still kills over 480,000 people and is responsible for over $241 billion in health care expenditures in the U.S. each year.  The latest government survey results show that 3.08 million U.S. middle and high school students ...

ACS CAN Reacts to Governor Hochul’s 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal

... cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. In addition to saving New York State hundreds of millions of dollars in smoking-related health care costs and generating millions in revenue that can be put toward evidence-based tobacco cessation programs, an increase to the cigarette tax will result in significant health benefits, including saving over 15,300 lives and reducing the number of adults who currently smoke by 44,800. “Governor Hochul’s ...

TOBACCO PURCHASING AGE WOULD RISE TO 21 UNDER SENATE-APPROVED BILL

... legislation that supporters said would cut down youth tobacco use and nicotine addiction. The bill, compiled by the Joint Committee on Public Health based on several separate pieces of legislation, also bans pharmacies and health care institutions from selling tobacco products and prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes in places where smoking is already banned. "This ...

Shana Crews Accepts National Staff Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work

... burden of cancer through public policy change.  “This year, Shana worked tirelessly with the Illinois general assembly to improve access to care for cancer patients by passing legislation that will expand coverage for biomarker testing. As a result, more Illinoisans will benefit from ... advocacy 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 stand ...

Oral Chemotherapy Fairness and Appropriations are Legislative Priorities to Fight Cancer

... 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care, increasing funding that will help prevent and detect cancer, and increasing funding to $5 million annually for tobacco prevention and ... 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 ...

Governor Signs Legislation that Provides Access to Precision Treatment for All Oklahomans

Today, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by expanding coverage for biomarker testing. Senate Bill 513 will enable more patients to benefit from biomarker testing, ... 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 know it, for everyone. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org .     0 The new law is aimed at improving health outcomes for All Oklahomans Governor Signs Legislation that Provides Access to Precision Treatment for All Oklahomans ...

Governor Signs Cancer Bill Increasing Access to High-Risk Screenings

... For HIM” bill eliminates costs for certain patients to get these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to care for men over 40 with certain risk factors. It’s estimated more than 6,000 Tennesseans will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2024. Some ... 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, ...

Protect Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening

... pap tests, resulting in a greater risk of being diagnosed at a later, more advanced, stage of disease. Continued Need in Oklahoma The Affordable Care Act will provide women with greater access to preventive cancer screenings and treatment;however gaps will still remain for women who are ... or underinsured. Since Oklahoma will not be participating in the Medicaid expansion, 82,000 women are being denied access to affordable health care coverage options. Women diagnosed with cancer through Take Charge gain eligibility for comprehensive treatment services through the state ...

Jessica Bedell's Story of Melanoma Survival

... ago, I was diagnosed with melanoma and a pre-cancerous lesion on the back of my right leg. I was 30 years old at the time and otherwise in good health. I took vitamins, exercised, generally ate well and took care of myself. How could this be possible? Did you know that melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer? Did you also know that using indoor ...

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