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... coalition, led by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association, American Lung Association and Oregon Health & Science University, advocated for this “tobacco 21” policy to reduce tobacco use, especially among kids, and prevent death from tobacco-related illnesses.   “As a physician, I’m committed to passing legislation to improve the health and lives of Oregonians. That’s why I’m proud to be the chief sponsor of Senate Bill 754, which will prevent young people from a ... from experimenting with tobacco to become regular, daily smokers.    Tobacco use costs the state more than $1.5 billion in annual health care costs and Oregonians pay $788 in taxes to cover the financial burden of tobacco on our economy. This legislation will help alleviate the ...

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – This Thursday, on the American Cancer Society’s 48th annual Great American Smokeout® and National Rural Health Day, cancer advocates are calling on elected officials to do more to support the residents of West Virginia who want to quit using deadly, ... more than 4,300 West Virginians die from a smoking-related disease. Furthermore, tobacco use is one of the primary drivers of cancer-related health disparities. Tobacco companies have specifically targeted rural and limited income communities, veterans, people with disabilities, 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 ...

... of dollars in out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for many patients needing an oral anticancer treatment. SB 137 would address this problem by prohibiting health insurers from charging a higher cost-share for an oral anticancer medication than for one administered by IV. “It is crucial that ... have found that high OOP costs directly impact patient compliance with oral anticancer medications, ultimately resulting in higher long-term health care costs.   Patients with an OOP cost greater than $200 were at least three times more likely to not fill their prescription than those with ...

... build momentum in a renewed war on cancer, approving a spending bill that includes a nearly $1 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the current year.  This proposed 3.2 percent budget increase would keep up with the growing annual cost of research for the first ... colorectal cancer screenings for those who might otherwise be unable to afford them is a critical down payment on prevention as part of broader health care reform. As the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States, screening tests can detect colon cancer at the earliest, most ...