Governor Signs Biomarker Testing Coverage Bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov.
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Oregon Supreme Court Flavored Tobacco Ruling a Big Win for Public Health
SALEM, Oregon -- In a significant public health victory, the Oregon Supreme Court today issued a unanimous decision affirming Washington County’s 2021 law that ended the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products.
Hawai’i Emerging as Leader in Colorectal Cancer Fight as State Lawmakers Approve Expanded Access to Screenings and Treatment
HONOLULU - On Wednesday, the state Legislature passed a measure to aid in the fight against colorectal cancer as cases and deaths continue to rise in Hawai'i from the disease, particularly in younger people. If signed by Gov.
**Media Alert** Cancer Action Day Brings North Carolina Advocates to Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. – Cancer advocates, patients, survivors and caregivers from around the state will gather at the General Assembly on Tuesday, May 12, to ask lawmakers to make cancer policy a priority for Cancer Action Day hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (
Cancer Advocates Demand Medical Debt Protections in Baton Rouge
Survivors, caregivers and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered at the Capitol this morning for Cancer Action Day, where they met with lawmakers. Their goal: ease the burden of medical debt for all cancer patients.
FDA’s Authorization of New Flavored E-Cigarette Products Threatens Progress in the Fight Against Cancer
Late Tuesday, May 5th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the authorization of four new flavored e-cigarette products, including two non-tobacco, non-menthol flavors.
Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change
Illinois Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer
Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Clinical Trials for Patients Introduced in the Senate
A new bill that would improve access to clinical trials was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. Sponsored by Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440) would help reduce cost and geographic barriers, making it easier for patients to take part in clinical trials. U.S. Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) and August Pfluger (R-Texas) introduced the House version (H.R. 3521) of this legislation in May 2025.
Leading Health Organizations Urge NC Lawmakers to Reconsider Proposal Implementing Medicaid Cuts
RALEIGH, N.C. – 14 nonpartisan organizations representing millions of patients living with serious and chronic health conditions are concerned that HB 696 CCS, signed by Gov.
Washington Lawmakers Missed Opportunity to Protect Access to Cancer Prevention, Detection Resources
OLYMPIA, Wash. – – Washington residents continue to face soaring health insurance costs and hundreds of thousands are at risk of losing life-saving coverage this year following changes to Medicaid.