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... at least some of the time, a number similar to recent national surveys. Numerous studies describe the link between social isolation and negative health outcomes, [1] and a 2023 study by the American Cancer Society identifies an increased mortality risk among cancer survivors with higher ... reporting this impacted their connections a great deal. Other factors impacting social connection include stress, depression, or other mental health concerns (50%), missing or stopping work (45%), and those in their social circles feeling scared to talk to them, not knowing what to say, ... times to tell my loved ones because I didn't want to burden them, but then they would tell me it would not burden them, it would help them take care of me better.” “Teaching caregivers/supporters good questions to ask, things not to say, or how to just hang out in silence.” ...

... today, Michael Davoli, ACS CAN Director of Government Relations in Metro New York testified in front of the New York City Council Committee on Health in support of the comprehensive tobacco control package of bills announced ealier in the month by Mayor de Blasio. Read the full testimony ... Testimony of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to  the New York City Council Committee on Health April 27, 2017 • New York, NY Chair Johnson, members of the health committees, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.  My name ... This includes lung, bronchus, esophagus, oral and pharynx. The impact of tobacco use goes beyond the public health toll. The annual health care cost in government expenditures in New York State directly caused by smoking is $10.39 billion. Lower income New Yorkers who smoke suffer ...

... what the new law means to her and a picture also for utilization can be downloaded here. Background on the Law A broad coalition of public health groups, including ACS CAN and Fight CRC have spent the last year urging lawmakers to pass this bill in response to American Cancer Society ... 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 ...

... (ACS CAN) Senior Government Relations Director Michael Davoli: “In 2023, New York State delivered for its residents, prioritizing access to care with the passage of the biomarker testing bill. This legislation will equip countless New Yorkers who have received a cancer diagnosis with ... to programs that provide year-after-year benefits to low-income New Yorkers prohibits our state from achieving sustainable improvements in health equity. ACS CAN urges Governor Hochul to commit to a sustained increase in annual CSP funding equivalent to last year’s increase and forgo ...