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Governor Signs Bill to Boost Childhood Cancer Research Funding Through Tax Returns

... an already severe funding gap that threatens to widen. “With the unprecedented proposed cuts to research funding at the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, it’s more urgent than ever that we, as Californians, are able to step up to ensure critical cancer ... They rallied support from state lawmakers and testified in legislative hearings. “DIPG has been known since the 1960s, and the standard of care still hasn’t changed,” said Kolte during the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation hearing on April 7. “Neil Armstrong’s daughter ...

New Jersey Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco

... 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, ...

Reducing the Cancer Burden in New York City

... in neighborhoods that need food and jobs the most; and $15 million to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentives such as Health Bucks so more New Yorkers can immediately afford fresh fruits and vegetables. Establish a tax of at least two cents per ounce on all sugary ... $150,000 to cover the transportation costs of patients that are identified through the New York City Community Cares Project; and $500,000 for a health care provider and parent education campaign aimed at increasing Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates. Establish a cancer screening registry ...

American Cancer Society Resources for Cancer Patients

... week. Treatment and Support : Whether you want to learn about treatment options, get advice on coping with side effects, or have questions about health insurance, we're here to help. Online community : You can share experiences, practical tips, and hope through the American Cancer Society ...

ACS CAN Commends Colorado House Passage of Bill to Lower Colorectal Cancer Screening Age to 45

... stem the alarming rise of colorectal cancer incidence in younger age groups by lowering the screening age and ensuring coverage of preventative care for Coloradans.  House Bill 20-1103 passed the Colorado House of Representatives by a vote of 52-11 on Thursday, February 27 th .   ... Martha Cox, ACS CAN volunteer. Cox was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer at age 51, following her first colonoscopy. She had catastrophic health insurance but her out-of-pocket cost for her one-year treatment was still around $40,000.   The bill also seeks to eliminate out-of-pocket ... B. 20-1103 was introduced on January 14, 2020 by Speaker Pro Tempore Janet Buckner, (D-HD40) and Representative Perry Will (R-HD57), whose rural Health Region has the highest ratio of late stage CRC diagnoses in Colorado. Senators Rhonda Fields (D-SD29, Arapahoe County) and Kevin Priola ...

Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... prevention  funding, ACS CAN volunteer advocates will also encourage lawmakers to advance legislation that  addresses disparities in cancer care and  supports  more equitable access to  cancer clinical trials  through the  Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act  (the Act) ... , who is co-chair of the  House  Cancer Caucus,  and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.)  who is  a powerful voice in the effort to decrease health disparities.   Massachusetts  State Senat or John Keenan and State Representative Danielle Gregoire  are also award recipients for their ... cancer fight, is being given to  Jeffrey B. Dubner  of the  Democracy Forward Foundatio n  for   his tremendous work  representing public health groups in a lawsuit brought against the FDA for its failure to meet its obligations under the Tobacco Control Act.   “ We all have a ...

October Volunteer Team Call Minutes

... and effective. ACS CAN Policy Forum December 2 : On Friday, December 2, from 8-10 AM , you are ALL invited to attend our Future of Cancer Care Forum at the Hard Rock Café in New York City. This is a FREE event. We have some fantastic speakers lined up that are leaders in the ... Debyani Chakravarty , PhD, Lead Scientist, OncoKB, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Craig Eagle , MD, Chief Medical Officer, Guardant Health Jeff Boyd , PhD, VP and Chief Scientific Officer, Northwell Health Cancer Institut Giovanna Whitting, Survivor Speaker, a 20-year-old metastatic thyroid cancer survivor studying journalism at Pennsylvania ...

2020 Idaho Legislative Wrap Up

... year to make sure they are following all tobacco sales laws, including age of sale laws. Unfortunately, this bill did not pass out of the House Health & Welfare Committee.  Unfortunately, in order to accommodate concerns that were raised in that first committee hearing, the bill was ... making the state law the “ceiling” and forbidding stronger laws at the local level. Local smoke free laws are an example of important public health initiatives that have been passed by cities. Big Tobacco has called preemption their “first priority”. Even though this preemption bill ... for the 2021 session. We also want you to know that ACS CAN is working to support cancer patients by reducing barriers and expanding access to care and accelerating access to cures as we are operating in this new COVID-19 world. We would like to extend a hearty thank you to all our ...

Hundreds of Cancer Advocates Converge on Capitol Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer a National Priority

... this year alone. Advocates will also push Congress to increase the federal investment in medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and in funding for cancer prevention and early detection programs at the Centers for Disease ... federal tobacco tax. The bill would raise $7 billion each year in new money for cancer research, prevention and early detection and access to care. "Our government is an essential partner in the fight against cancer, perhaps the most crucial ally we have. But lately it seems that ... the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy partner organization of the American Cancer Society, which is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage lawmakers, candidates and government officials to support laws and policies that will make cancer a top ...

2025 West Virginia Legislative Priorities

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of West Virginia residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating ... products and help support those who are trying to quit, advance legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, and ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs. We will be making the ...

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