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... 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 ...

... D-Norfolk and Plymouth, sponsored the proposal banning the sale of flavored tobacco and vape products and said he filed the bill with the public health committee where it still needs reviewal. The ban would prohibit the sale of flavors such as mint, menthol, and mango. In an interview with ... Life James Hoppe said the college can only estimate how many students smoke and vape from previously conducted surveys. The American College Health Survey in 2015 found that 11 percent of students at Emerson smoked in the past 30 days while the Healthy Minds study in 2019 found that 15 ... more regulation on who can buy and sell things like that. I think the problem is that the people who are selling these products don’t really care who they’re selling them to.” In Massachusetts, 140 cities and towns—including Boston—already regulate or ban flavored tobacco ...

... and 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). Named after ... COVID-19 pandemic, ACS CAN volunteers will continue to work on behalf of cancer patients who are facing an increased burden caused by the public health crisis,” said Britta Babel, ACS CAN Minnesota Grassroots Manager. ACS CAN thanks our Minnesota sponsors of Lights of Hope Adam Duckwall, ...

... and 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). Named after ... Director and Grassroots Manager. “It sends an important message to lawmakers. ACS CAN volunteers will continue to advocate for public health policies that help cancer patients and survivors improve their quality of life and fight the disease,” she added. 1 1 North Dakotans Join ...