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... affiliate of the American Cancer Society. We support 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 by giving ordinary people ... has presented unique challenges to cancer patients and their families, delaying treatment and research, impacting patients’ ability to pay for care, and straining public health and health care systems. Now more than ever, we want to find ways to advance our mission.   Q: How do I know which LS&LD events to join? A ...

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 Launches Global Cancer Atlas To Empower Nations to Reduce their Cancer Burden

... released today at the World Cancer Congress, here, in partnership with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) within the World Health Organization, and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The data featured in the book and on the website highlight the complex ... Faced with this challenge, researchers from all over the world culled through numerous data sources to create The Cancer Atlas to help global health experts determine what actions they must take to better control cancer. “We know more about burden of cancer — and how to reduce it — ... investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at ...

Guest Post: Giving a Face to Childhood Cancer Action Day

... research funding and has seen firsthand the impact this advocacy work has had on me. She finds it exciting that we’re speaking up for those we care about and can give a voice to those who may not have one.  That’s why it was so important to us to be in Washington, D.C. to join more than ... Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) to advocate for increased funding for cancer research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and for ask for their support of the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment Access and Research (STAR) Act which would advance ...

Iowans Join Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors Nationwide to Call on Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... 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 ... have worked quickly and relentlessly to continue advocaing on behalf of cancer patients who are facing an increased burden caused by the public health crisis," she added. 1 1 Iowans Join Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors Nationwide to Call on Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority ...

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

... 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 ...

Cancer Advocates Urge New York to Use JUUL Settlement Dollars to Fund Prevention and Cessation Programs

... 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 ...

Nationwide Event Honoring Lives Impacted by Cancer Brings Hope Home to Minneapolis

... 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, ...

Wisconsin Should Make It Easier to Quit 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Week 8 - Legislative Session Update

... Medicaid expansion alternatives still moving in each chamber. With only one week left, there is still a long way to go.  Earlier this week the Health and Human Services (HHS) budget conference chairs “bumped” unresolved issues to the higher appropriations chairs without resolution on some of the issues we care about most. Budget deliberations over the next few days will be critical in determining whether or not Florida dedicates adequate resources to ...

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