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February 14, 2020

U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Medicaid Work Requirements

Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled unanimously that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should not have approved work requirements and other barriers to eligibility for Medicaid as part of a request from the state of Arkansas. 

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February 13, 2020

Report Shows States Can Do More to Provide Access to Tobacco Cessation Services Through Medicaid

Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2020 – A report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) provides an updated snapshot of states’ Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and therapies.

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February 12, 2020

Cancer Patients and Survivors Travel to Atlanta During Recess to Urge Legislators to Increase State’s Tobacco Tax

ATLANTA, GA – February 12, 2020 –Over 50 cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the State Capitol in Atlanta today to meet with Georgia lawmakers about the need to increase the state’s low tobacco tax to $1.87 per pack of cigarettes, accompani

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February 12, 2020

Cancer Advocates Sported Suits and Sneakers ® at South Dakota State Capitol for Cancer Action Day

Pierre, S.D. – Capitol staff, lawmakers and cancer advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) wore suits and sneakers on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the South Dakota Capitol.

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February 12, 2020

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is Proud to Co-Sponsor Senate Bill 983 to Provide Relief to Cancer Patients Who Cannot Afford or Experience Delays in Receiving Their Medication

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today introduced a bill that will allow cancer patients to donate their unused oral anti-cancer medications to patients in need.

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Alissa Crispino
Vice President, Media Advocacy
Washington, DC
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Allison Miller
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Washington, DC
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Mike VanDenHeuvel
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Cancer CANdor Blog

ACS CAN Board Chair Sandi Cassese
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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December 6, 2019
Tobacco Control
Regulation and Products
Prevention and Cessation

There's No Time to Waste in Our Fight Against Big Tobacco

The fight to stop the tobacco industry’s dangerous hold on our country’s health is ever-changing and demands strong, comprehensive public policy change.

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October 28, 2019
Cancer Prevention
Breast and Cervical Cancer

Working Year-round to Reduce the Burden of Breast Cancer

Even as Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, ACS CAN will keep working year-round, across the country and with both state and federal lawmakers, to advance the public policies we know will reduce the burden of breast 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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