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Governor’s Budget Proposal Will Set Connecticut Back in the Fight to Reduce the Toll of Cancer

... 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 ...

ACS Regional Executive Vice President Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements

... and could result in cancer patients, survivors, and others managing serious conditions being denied access to timely, appropriate and lifesaving health care and treatments. Cancer is a deadly disease I am all too familiar with. I am the regional executive vice president of the American Cancer ...

Iowa Falls Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... tax." How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increase access to care through Medicaid, funding for screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... 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 ...

Sandra Cassese, MSN, RN, CNS, Immediate Past Chair of the Board

... mammography screening rates for minority women in Dutchess County. She also serves on the Board of Directors for The Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State. Ms. Cassese earned her Nursing Diploma from The Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from The State University of New York at New Paltz, and a Master's degree in Community Health from Sage Graduate School.   She is the President and Chief Operating Officer for Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties in New York’s ...

We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!

... Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. This year marked my first session as the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

Tampa Community Gathers to Honor Those Affected by Cancer

... shared. After losing her mother, González decided to turn her grief into action by volunteering with ACS CAN to advocate for greater access to health care and cancer screenings. "Our elected leaders play a vital role in achieving our vision of ending cancer as we know it. That's why it's so ...

Advocates Insist Governor Prioritize Tobacco Prevention Funding in Upcoming Special Session

... for our people. It will protect West Virginia’s youth, save lives by providing additional resources for adults who want to quit and reduce health care costs for businesses and the state.    “West Virginia is typically ranked 50th in the country for funding critical programs to reduce ...

Parental Consent and Release of Liability

... ACKNOWLEDGMENT.  The undersigned gives full permission to ACS CAN to render preventive assistance or first aid or seek treatment or medical care that seems reasonably necessary, including hospitalization, for the Participant’s health and well-being.  The undersigned releases and forever discharges ACS CAN from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on ...

Deb Nevels Receives National Volunteer Award for Commitment to Cancer Advocacy 

... 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, ...

ACS CAN Testimony Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

... the American Cancer Society. Our mission is to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. With that objective in mind, we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget as viewed “through the ... Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Screening Program to $3.5 million in 2021-2022 and immediately reduce the age in New Jersey at which health benefit plans cover colorectal cancer screenings from 50 to 45. As we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic has upended lives and the economy. But ... 3 women in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Cancer patients have long faced significant barriers to accessing care. Covid-19 has magnified these barriers, with 46% of cancer patients and survivors reporting a change in their ability to pay for care due to ...

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