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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, ...

Working Year-round to Reduce the Burden of Breast Cancer

... lawmakers to increase funding for breast cancer screening and early detection programs for low-income, underinsured and uninsured women. Lack of health insurance poses a significant barrier to accessing timely cancer screening and diagnostic services. Only 31% of uninsured women aged 40 and ... cancer early detection program, as well as the inclusion of transparency language in the state budget that ensures the Department of State Health Services spends all appropriated funds for the program as intended. In addition to receiving screening and diagnostic services, women eligible for the NBCCEDP also have access to comprehensive health care coverage through the state Medicaid program, thanks to federal funding provided by the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act (BCCT). ...

2020 Legislative Session Summary

... curable life-threatening diseases – but only if we take the steps necessary to prevent it outright, detect it early, and improve access to care. To this end, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Utah worked on the following legislative priorities in support of our mission to end cancer as a major health problem.  Skin Cancer Prevention HB 34 Tanning for Minors: The greatest known risk factor for skin cancer is the use of indoor tanning ... Unfortunately, the desire for a tanned appearance still causes many people, especially young adults and teenagers, to ignore the serious health risks and warnings and use indoor tanning devices.  ACS CAN supports legislation that prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from using an ...

New Jersey Budget Protects Funding for Cancer Programs but Fails to Include Cigarette Tax Increase  

... cigarette tax increase was not included. “We are pleased that at a time when more than 140,000 New Jerseyans have lost their employer-based health insurance, the budget maintains funding for the New Jersey Cancer Screening, Early Detection and Education Program (NJCEED) which ensures  ... to research that will save lives and shape the future. “New Jersey’s tobacco control and smoking cessation programs are vital to the future health of millions of New Jerseyans.  Helping adults quit and keeping youth from starting in the first place takes a sustained commitment and ... 46,300 current adult smokers quitting, 18,700 premature smoking-caused deaths prevented, a savings of over $1.4 billion in long-term health care costs, and generate over $100 million in new annual revenue for New Jersey. “The number one cancer killer nationwide and in New Jersey is ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Host Day of Action to Reduce Cancer Burden

... opportunity to tell our legislators that we are counting on them to continue to help save lives from cancer, as well as reduce tobacco use and health care costs, by increasing our state’s tobacco taxes by $1.50 per pack of cigarettes with a parallel tax on all other tobacco products.”   ... noted Pearl Carter, ACS CAN volunteer. “As a cancer survivor, I let my lawmakers know if we're going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Mississippi, such legislation must be top of mind for our legislature this year.” Public health projections from ACS CAN and ...

Massachusetts sees overall decrease in cigarette sales after passage of first in the nation flavored tobacco legislation

... (JAMA), the research highlights the lifesaving benefits of Massachusetts’ first in the nation move to end the sale of flavored tobacco. Public health advocates, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of ACS, worked tirelessly to pass ... Big Tobacco in their pushing flavored tobacco products on our kids and communities of color.” Nationally, ACS CAN and other leading public health groups are calling on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to follow the Commonwealth’s lead and implement a nationwide menthol ... 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 ...

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