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New Report Reveals Gaps, Identifies Unique Barriers in Pediatric Cancer Research

... of pediatric cancer sites and ultimately saving lives. But when we expand our view to look at all pediatric cancers, as well as long term health and survival, it becomes clear that there are still areas of research where progress is urgently needed.” While much progress has been ... cancers like diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is still essentially zero. The report also details troubling statistics about the long-term health of pediatric cancer survivors, indicating high rates of late side effects, susceptibility to chronic conditions, and early death. More than ... childhood cancer treated several decades ago developed chronic conditions and more than one in three survivors aged 35 or older have experienced health effects considered severe or life threatening, including death. This rate of severe events is over five times higher than the rate ...

Cancer Advocates Held Day of Action at Capitol on Friday, Urging Lawmakers to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21

... all cancer-related deaths.   Progress to keep kids off tobacco is slipping at a frightening pace, causing parents, school officials and public health leaders to become concerned. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new data  confirming our worst fears. ... the tobacco sale age to 21 and increasing the price of e-cigarettes will help reduce use. “We all pay the price for tobacco’s toll on public health. In fact, tobacco use costs Nevada taxpayers more than $1 billion in health care costs every year. Raising the legal sales age will save money and lives,” said ACS CAN Nevada Government Relations Director Tom McCoy. ...

Budget Cuts & Missed Opportunities Define New York Budget

... diseases, including but not limited to cancer. The reality is that a majority of patients need sporadic or intermittent time off for their care. The real, lived experience of patients and survivors should directly inform how our lawmakers address issues, and, in neglecting to ... our most vulnerable residents. The provisions on medical debt in the final state budget will help ensure that more New Yorkers can pay for their care without the lasting impact of medical debt. Additionally, the budget will rectify some of the toxic, predatory practices employed by many ... 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 ...

Guest Post: Living with Chronic Pain after Cancer

... patient access to pain medications as policymakers work to adopt legislation to curb opioid abuse. The Hill briefing featured advocates, health care professionals, congressional staff, and patients, including ACS CAN volunteer Evelyn Lopez. Evelyn is a stage 3-4 Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor ... attention to the abuse problem in this country, I've asked Evelyn to share her important perspective on the need for continued access to pain care -- a perspective that is too frequently lost in the ongoing effort to address misuse and abuse. I was diagnosed with stage 3-4 non-Hodgkin's ...

Jamie Dunphy Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Direct Government Relations in Oregon

... policy issues that are proven to help fight cancer, including comprehensive tobacco control efforts; increased access to quality and affordable health care coverage, screening and treatment; and cancer research funding. To connect with Jamie and learn more about our cancer advocacy efforts, visit: ...

San Ramon High School Students Honor Lives Impacted by Cancer with Hopeful, Powerful Tribute

... hasn’t stopped and neither have we. We’re still here advocating for cancer patients and survivors, for cancer research funds and access to health care.” As a result of cancer patients’ increased vulnerability to the coronavirus, ACS CAN volunteers didn’t travel for the annual Lights of ...

Senate Can Save Lives by Funding Critical Cancer Prevention Program

... 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 ...

Georgia House and Senate Pledge Support for Precision Medicine and Biomarker Testing

... promise in ensuring the delivery of the right treatment to the right patient at the right time,” shared Senate resolution sponsor and primary care physician Sen. Ben Watson (R). “By connecting patients to the most effective treatment for their cancer, we can help achieve better health outcomes, improve quality of life and reduce costs.”  To guide treatment options, doctors test for specific biomarkers – such as gene ...

Governor Hochul to Receive Policy Wish List During Santa’s Visit to State Capitol

... 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 ...

It Is Past Time for Meaningful Action on Tobacco Control

... 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 ...

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