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ACS CAN calls on Congress to take action to end deaths from cervical cancer globally

  Deaths from cervical cancer can be eliminated around the world if investments are made in vaccines and screenings in low-and middle-income countries.  In a new ACS CAN ... entitled “Saving Women’s Lives: Accelerating Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Globally,” ACS CAN examined the rapidly growing rates of cervical cancer in low-and middle-income countries and outlined why Congress should act now. Cervical cancer was once one of the most common ... vaccine that prevents most of these cancers. In low-and middle-income countries, the vaccine costs just $4.50 a dose, making it one of the most cost-effective cancer prevention methods available. Cervical cancer screenings and treatments are also critical for early detection and cancer ...

Public Health Coalition Protests Weakening of Florida Tobacco Prevention Program

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Several of the largest public health organizations in the country are united in opposition to a Constitutional Revision Commission proposal that would ... by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The coalition includes the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association (AHA), American Lung Association (ALA) and the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (TFK). Proposal 94, which was introduced by Representative Jeannette Nunez, also would divert an unspecified portion of tobacco prevention money to cancer research. Florida’s Department of Public Health has projected that siphoning money from tobacco prevention ...

ACS CAN testifies at NYS Legislative Budget Health Hearing

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Sr. Director, Julie Hart, testifed this week to lawmakers on the importance of cancer fighting policies in the state.  Cancer remains the second leading killer in New York.  An estimated 111,870 state residents will be ... is Julie Hart and I am the New York State Senior Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).  ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative ... colorectal cancer screenings to low-income women and men who do not have health insurance, or who have health insurance that does not cover the cost of these cancer screenings.  According to the latest census data, approximately 5.7 percent of New Yorkers remain uninsured. [1]     Cancer ...

Diverse Group of More Than 50 Organizations Demand Plan for Health Care Access Fund

... in a letter to lawmakers to show support for maintaining the Health Care Access Fund. “This funding is critical to the health and wellbeing of so many vulnerable Minnesotans,” said Emily Myatt, ACS CAN Minnesota interim government relations director. “We can’t cross our fingers and hope for the best. We need to find a way to cover these ... Minnesotans depend on public health care programs that are funded in part by the Health Care Access Fund. The provider tax is the largest source of revenue to the Health Care Access Fund but is scheduled to sunset in December 2019. Allowing the provider tax to expire without identifying ...

Unlocking Cures: ACS CAN Highlights the Need for Diversity in Clinical Trials

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is featured in the Urban One 2022 Engaging Black America Special Supplement issued today – and, as always, we are highlighting yet another ... access. Longstanding barriers to participation mean that certain populations face greater hurdles to these lifesaving innovations. Communities of color, rural Americans, older Americans, and those with limited incomes continue to be underrepresented in cancer clinical trials, further ... groups would be a significant step forward. That’s exactly why ACS CAN CEO Dr. Karen Knudsen has teamed up with Congresswoman Joyce Beatty of Ohio, who serves as chairwoman of the Congressional Black Congress, to co-author an editorial in the Urban One Engaging Black America Special ...

ACS CAN Asks State Lawmakers to Make Cancer a Priority This Legislative Session

... Jan. 15, 2019 – As our state lawmakers return to work for the 2019 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking for action to help fight cancer in Pennsylvania.  “Maintaining funding for Pennsylvania’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs is one of the crucial steps that must be taken to save lives,” said ACS CAN Pennsylvania government relations director Emma Watson. “These crucial ... and work to prevent young people from ever starting the deadly addiction.” “22,000 Pennsylvanians will lose their lives this year because of smoking,” said Watson. “These programs are vital to save lives. We hope the legislators understand the importance of supporting tobacco ...

New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Georgia Residents Support Medicaid Expansion

ATLANTA, GA – October 11, 2022  – A recent  poll  by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows strong support among Georgia registered voters for increasing and protecting access to affordable health coverage, including 70% in favor of Medicaid expansion.  The poll findings showed 8 in 10 (80%) voters in Georgia saying a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding who to vote for with the same number in agreement that everyone in Georgia, regardless of their income, where they live, their race, gender or immigration status should be able to get affordable health care. Roughly 6 in 10 (60%) ...

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Join in Brief Defending Health Care Law's Patient Protections

... the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association jointly filed an amicus brief in federal appellate court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with life-threatening chronic diseases. The amicus brief was filed in the ... the health care system for chronic disease patients and their families by expanding access to quality, affordable health care; reducing the cost burden on families; and refocusing the system to emphasize prevention.Š— If youŠ—Ère interested in more information, read the full statement . American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Join in Brief Defending Health Care Law's Patient Protections ...

Extension of Unique Prevention & Research Agency Maintains Texas’ Role in Cancer Fight

... on Friday helped ensure the state would continue leading the fight against cancer and that new life-saving treatments would be available to tens of thousands of Texans fighting this deadly disease. Senate Bill 81 extends the sunset review date by two years to ensure that the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas can expend all the funding that was approved by voters in 2007. With a cap of $300 million annually, CPRIT would have been unable to use its full ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Buckeyes

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Leo Almeida   COLUMBUS, OHIO  – “As lawmakers dive into the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Buckeyes.  “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer ... the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Despite its benefits, health insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with innovations in treatment.  “Furthermore, copay accumulator legislation unanimously passed the House ...

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