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Governor’s Veto of UNM Cancer Center Funding an Affront to Cancer Patients and Families

Santa Fe, NM., April 18, 2017 - Governor Susana Martinez line-item vetoed all funding to the University of New Mexico, including the nearly $8 million appropriation of state funds to the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center during her actions on House Bill ... budget. A statement from Sandra Adondakis, New Mexico Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “We are alarmed at Governor Susana Martinez’s senseless veto of all state funds to the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNM CCC). ... UNM CCC receives NCI funding, the governor’s callous veto of funding would further cripple crucial research conducted here in New Mexico and cost the state high-paying jobs.   “Loss of research funding not only dramatically limits breakthroughs in medical innovation, but can be a ...

New CDC Report Indicates States Missing Opportunities to Protect Kids and Adults from Dangers of Tobacco Use

... State Cigarette Excise Taxes äóî United States, 2010 2011, updates a similar article released in 2010 and is featured in this week 's issue of the CDC journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The article details that six states increased their cigarette excise tax in 2010 and ... 2009. Additionally, tobacco growing states and their neighbors have the lowest tax rates in the nation. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: The CDC 's data clearly demonstrates that state legislatures are missing opportunities to protect kids and reduce the burden of ...

Patients, Doctors and Researchers Commend the FDA for Proposal to Modernize Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 10, 2014  – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) together with a dozen groups representing patients, doctors and researchers submitted a letter to the Food and Drug Administration today commending the agency for a proposal that aims to implement appropriate and efficient oversight of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). The groups support consistent evaluation of tests and tools that have the power to inform diagnosis and treatment decisions.  Currently tests sold as complete kits are required to undergo ...

Health Care Changes Could Leave Millions of Cancer Patients and Survivors Unable to Access Meaningful Coverage

Washington, D.C.—An executive order issued today allows for the expansion of association health plans and changes the rules governing the length and renewability of short-term catastrophic insurance plans. A statement from Chris Hansen, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Today’s executive order jeopardizes the ability of millions of cancer patients, survivors and those at risk for the disease from ...

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

... survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district will be on Capitol Hill this week to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a national priority. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is hosting its annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day to urge lawmakers to protect funding for cancer research and prevention programs, endorse legislation that supports patients ' quality of life and ensure lifesaving colon cancer screenings are affordable for seniors. Members of Congress are putting aside partisan politics and ...

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Advocates Call to Protect Funding Ahead of Senate Vote on Life-Threatening Medicaid Cuts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A broad coalition of 10 Tennessee advocacy organizations including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will hold a news conference in front of the offices of Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty on Tuesday, June 3, at 11 a.m. at the Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal ...

Hundreds of Cancer Advocates Head to Capitol Hill; Urge Congress to Prioritize Cancer Fight

This week marks one of my favorite times of year: ACS CAN’s annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Nearly 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states, Puerto ... PhD, from the Stanford Cancer Institute – about the impact of inadequate federal funding on promising research projects. Tuesday, ACS CAN advocates will begin the day with a special rally led by Division I college basketball coaches. The coaches – Ron Hunter of Georgia State ...

Three Years Later, Full Implementation of Critical Patient Protections Just Months Away

... a ban on pre-existing condition exclusions that have been historically used to deny lifesaving coverage to people with cancer. The anniversary of the passage of the law this Saturday marks the countdown to broad implementation of critical patient protections that will increase access to ... from cancer for far too long, said John R. Seffrin, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. Eliminating the ability to charge more or worse deny lifesaving care to cancer patients ... Care Act: How it Helps People With Cancer and Their Families. The guide outlines how the new patient protections improve the quality and cost of health care for people with cancer and those at risk for cancer. It also clarifies some of the misunderstandings that still exist about the ...

National Pain Care Legislation Would Increase Research, Education and Awareness of Pain Management Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 11, 2007 -- Millions of Americans who suffer from pain could soon find relief thanks to legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. Representatives Lois Capps (D-CA) and Mike Rogers (R-MI) introduced the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007, which ... of cancer pain is worse than fear of death itself," said Daniel E. Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). "The good news is that nearly all cancer pain can be relieved if treated adequately. This legislation will address significant pain ...

Strengthening Nation’s Health Care System Should Be a Priority in State of the Union Address

Washington, D.C.—February 5, 2019—Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers will tune into the president’s State of the Union address tonight, watching to see if the president will commit to strengthening the nation’s health care system by preserving access ... and affordable health care coverage, support life-saving medical research through increased federal research funding and improve patient quality of life with increased access to palliative care. ACS CAN Maryland State Lead Ambassador Jacqueline Beale, a 17-year breast cancer survivor, has been invited to attend the State of the Union by House ...

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