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Legislation to Address Youth E-cigarette Epidemic Meets with Victory!

... “Taxing tobacco products is a proven way to decrease tobacco use and we know this tax will help/ed make a big difference in the public health epidemic now facing middle and high schools in Nevada. Raising the price of tobacco products reduces consumption while generating revenue ... sponsor Sen. Julia Ratti successfully convinced her fellow lawmakers to act to protect Nevada’s youth from tobacco addiction, saving long-term health care costs as well. We thank the Nevada Legislature for passing SB 263 and urge Gov. Sisolak to sign it into law as swiftly as possible.”  About ...

Senate Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Removing Cost Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening

... tests they need to detect prostate cancer at the earliest, most treatable stage.” The PSA Screening for HIM Act could also help improve health outcomes for those at the highest risk of prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the incidence of prostate cancer among ... 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, ...

Hawai’i Cancer Advocates Celebrate Passage of Bill to Fund Study on Multiethnic Cancer Disparities

... patients, and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend the state legislature for  committing to health equity by passing a bill that enables researchers to study why cancer disproportionately impacts Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and ... among all racial and ethnic populations in the United States.  ACS CAN believes all people should have equitable access to quality cancer care and an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. However, cancer does not impact everyone equally. Conducting this study is vital in creating strategies and policies that promote health equity in the state.  “Today marks a step in reducing the cancer burden for future generations in Hawai’i,” said Cynthia Au, ACS CAN ...

Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness

... of those claims and see whether they are myths or truths. Statement 1: "Passing this legislation would raise the premiums of those purchasing health insurance." MYTH Many states that have enacted this legislation have not seen the increase in premiums that those against these efforts ... opine.  Statement 2 "Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness is a mandate." MYTH Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness legislation does not force health plans in Michigan to cover a service or any new benefit currently not required by state insurance law. Michigan’s health plans cover oral ... therapies that are coming to market have different mechanisms of action than older IV medications. As these therapies become the new standard of care, it is important that patients can access these medications. Of the approximately 1,000 cancer medications in the pipeline, approximately 80% ...

Cancer Advocates Rally in Support of Tobacco Control Policy and Cancer Program Funding

... that allow us to prevent, detect and treat the awful disease,” noted ACS CAN Volunteer Dr. Karen Moffitt. “We need our lawmakers to make the health of Floridians a priority by passing strong policy that reduces the cancer mortality and incidence rate in our state.”  This upcoming ... funding for the state’s biomedical research programs to further solidify and expand their impact. Funded through the Florida Department of Health, these programs include the James & Ester King Biomedical Research Program, Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program and Live Like Bella ... control funding, regular and significant increases to tobacco taxes, and an increased age of sale, exhibit significantly lower state health care costs as a result of the reductions in smoking. To date, 18 states, the District of Columbia and at least 500 localities have passed laws to ...

National Cancer Act Anniversary a Prime Opportunity to Renew Commitment to Defeating Disease

... of work done through the program today there are 66 NCI designated Cancer Centers in 33 states. In total, the NCI and the National Institutes of Health fund the work of more than 325,000 researchers and research personnel at more than 3,000 universities, medical schools, medical centers, ... ad is part of a larger national grassroots campaign to protect federal funding for groundbreaking cancer research at the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, lifesaving efforts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that promote the prevention and early detection of cancer, and laws and programs that expand access to adequate, affordable health care. ACS CAN's grassroots advocates across the country are holding events that call on Congress to protect critical funding and further the ...

FDA Announces Inaugural Anti-Tobacco Public Education Campaign Targeting Youth

... use. Our children and youth need to understand that tobacco use can not only kill them when they become adults, but it can also cause immediate health and hygiene problems such as bad breath, tooth loss, breathlessness, chronic bronchitis, premature wrinkling, skin damage and yellow ... three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent ... investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer-Specific Research and Prevention a National Priority

... lawmakers to support funding for critical cancer research and prevention programs at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies. A total of 150 advocates from 35 states and more ... in cancer research and prevention is critical to ensure the next breakthroughs reach those who need them now. ACS CAN joins the following health care groups participating in this year 's lobby day: Action to Cure Kidney Cancer, American Academy of Dermatology Association, American ...

National Nutrition Month

... limit their marketing on unhealthy foods and beverages to youth.  Menu labeling and vending machine labeling requirements in the Affordable Care Act. We hope that strong final regulations will be released soon  Key nutrition and health provisions in this year's reauthorization of the 2008 Farm Bill  While healthy eating is important for good health, balancing calories in with calories out through physical activity is essential for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding ...

Nearly 750 cancer advocates are uniting in the nation’s capital to fight cancer

... highest possible funding for cancer research and prevention programs, including:  $1.5 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)   $51.3 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including $7.934 billion for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)   Support final passage of the bipartisan, ... Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842/S. 339).   Advocate for a pathway to extend health care tax credits , which are set to expire at the end of 2025. These credits currently make health insurance more affordable for millions of ...

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