Legislature Failing to Protect Ohioans from Tobacco —But the Clock Hasn’t Run Out Yet
Ohio Still Has an Opportunity to Generate Revenue, Protect Kids, and Save Lives
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Urgent Call from Patient Advocates to New York State Assembly: Pass Paid Leave Reform before Adjourning for Summer
“With just days left in the legislative session, the New York State Assembly must not leave Albany without reforming the state’s inadequate Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) program--for the second year in a row."
Current and Future Cancer Vaccines Will Require Evaluation and Issuance of Evidence-Based Recommendations
WASHINGTON D.C.- Earlier this week, the administration announced the dismissal of the 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent federal committee that develops recommendations for the use of vaccines for the Centers for Disease Control an
Cancer Advocates to Convene on Beacon Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Reduce Health Disparities
Massachusetts cancer survivors and caregivers urge lawmakers to support legislation that will increase access to precision medicine and patient navigation for all communities.
Governor Reynolds Signs Medicaid Cuts, Disastrous for 180,000 Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a bill that threatens to repeal Medicaid expansion – putting critical health care for more than 180,000 Iowans at risk.
New Report: Over 1.2 Million Cancer Survivors Alive Today in New York
According to a new report released last week by the American Cancer Society, the number of people living with a history of cancer in the United States is estimated at 18.6 million and projected to exceed 22 million by 2035. The new report also revealed that, in New York State, there are over 1.2 million cancer survivors alive today. The findings come at the start of National Cancer Survivors Month, which brought cancer survivors and advocates to the New York State Capitol earlier today to honor the lives touched by cancer and remind state lawmakers of the difference they can make in the fight against the disease.
Legislation Aimed at Increasing Early Cancer Detection in Medicare Now Supported by Bicameral, Bipartisan Majority in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate
A bill introduced earlier this year in the House and Senate now has the bipartisan support of the majority of the members in each chamber.
Cancer Prevention Protected, But Prostate Cancer Screening Bill Runs Out of Time
Austin, TX. – With the end of the 2025 Texas legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is optimistic that more people will have access to cancer prevention and early detection services and reinforces its commitment to this effort.
Future Cancer Cures in Jeopardy as President Proposes Massive Cuts to National Cancer Institute
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the president released his final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 which contains $4.531 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
**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.