ATLANTA, GA – March 30, 2022 – New surveys released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that youth tobacco use remains a serious public
Tobacco use rates among US adults hit an all-time low, but rates remain high among certain populations according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today.
Santa Ana, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions.
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions
Flavors Hook Kids DC, a coalition of public health and advocacy organization, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, applad Mayor Boswer for including funding for the Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across Arizona rallied at the State Capitol Monday to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. Biomarker testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients.
Tonight the House is considering a long-overdue FY2022 funding bill that addresses critical aspects of cancer research, prevention and access to care.
The Los Angeles City Arts, Parks, Health, Education and Neighborhoods Committee voted today to advance a draft ordinance that would end the sale of flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. The ordinance now moves to full council for consideration.
Wednesday marks six months since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet its court-ordered deadline to rule on all e-cigarette and other new tobacco product manufacturers’ applications.
head of the president’s State of the Union Address, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is offering numerous policy suggestions for ways in which the administration and Congress can achieve the president’s ambitious Cancer Moonshot goal.