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May 17, 2020

On ‘No Menthol’ Sunday, Public Health and Social Justice Organizations Call to End Sale of All Flavored Tobacco

On the day before New York State's flavored e-cigerette law takes affect, public health and social justice organizations ask for the sale of all menthol tobacco roducts to also be prohibited.

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May 15, 2020

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to Coronavirus

COLUMBUS, OH – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the steadfast commitment of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers.

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May 15, 2020

House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Provide Relief for Nonprofits that Serve Patients

Today the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Heroes Act, a package of legislative proposals aimed at addressing numerous pandemic-related health, research and economic relief needs. Included in the bill are several provisions that would make it easier for Americans to maintain or gain health insurance coverage.

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May 15, 2020

Public Health Groups Express Dismay After Legislature Proposes Sweeping Changes to TSET Funding

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and the Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation released the following statement after the Legislature voted Friday to put sweeping changes to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust on the November ballot.

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Cancer CANdor Blog

March 23, 2020
Access to Health Care
Access to Health Insurance
Increased Access to Medicaid

Our Nation's Health Depends on Access to Care: 10 Years of the ACA

If there was ever a time to recognize the necessity of expanding access to meaningful health coverage, it’s now.

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February 3, 2020

Guest Post: My Commitment to Patient Advocacy

It's my pleasure to feature Sandra Cassese, Chair of the ACS CAN Board of Directors, on my Cancer CANdor Blog. Read on to learn about Sandi's dedication to our mission and why she's so driven to volunteer in our fight against cancer.

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January 9, 2020

A Meaningful Year in the Fight Against Cancer

It’s barely a week into the new year, yet 2020 is already shaping up to be a noteworthy year for public health, public policy and especially for our fight against cancer.

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Media Campaigns

ACS CAN's May 2019 video campaign highlights the potentially dangerous impact proposed changes to Medicare Part D’s six protected classes could have on cancer patients’ access to lifesaving medications. Cancer survivors Jenn and Mariah share their concerns about how these proposed changes could affect their ability to access and afford their prescriptions.

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