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North Dakota Gets Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... session.” 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 ...

South Dakota Falls Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... session.” 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 ...

We’re Making Fighting Cancer an Election Issue

... attended a key debate where the moderator asked ACS CAN’s question challenging candidates to commit to supporting improved access to health care for cancer patients and survivors.   You can see the candidates’ responses to this and other cancer questions in our exclusive cancer voter ...

Emily Kalmer Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in 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, ...

Jeff Hille Accepts National Staff Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work

... 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, ...

Britta Babel Receives Professional Achievement Award for Outstanding Grassroots Efforts in 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, ...

Legislation Reintroduced in the House and Senate Aimed at Increasing Early Cancer Detection in Medicare

... U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and clinical benefit has been shown. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation was the most supported health care bill in the 118 th Congress with the broad support of 320 members of the House of Representatives and 65 members of the Senate.  The ...

Utah Cancer Advocates Rally Lawmakers at State Capitol for ‘Cancer Action Day’

... for patients and survivors in memory of my brother and in honor of my sister. I see the difference early detection and access to quality health care can make. I believe everyone deserves that no matter where they’re from or their background.”  Volunteer advocates spoke with lawmakers ...

Amidst Youth E-cigarette Epidemic, Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 44 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on New Jersey law makers to protect the health of New Jersey residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we ... tobacco products remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans and costing $289 billion in health care costs and lost productivity annually. In New Jersey, tobacco is responsible for 11,800 deaths each year.                         ...

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Pennsylvania Ranks Fifth in Cervical Cancer Deaths among States

... each year, screen more residents and prevent disease progression. Expand access to biomarker testing for patients covered by state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid. Insight gained from biomarker testing can be used to help guide medical treatment in cervical and other cancers. ... 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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