New Orleans Workplaces Go Smoke-free
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 22, 2015 For the first time, all workers in the city of New Orleans can go to work today knowing they are protected from the cancer-causing toxins found in secondhand smoke.
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FDA Action Imperative as Youth Use of E-Cigarettes and Hookah Skyrockets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data today from its National Youth Tobacco Survey that found a dramatic increase over one year (from 2013-2014) in teen use of e-cigarettes (now 13.4 percent for high school students) and hookah (now 9.4 percent for high school students).
Strong Bipartisan Support in Senate for Protecting Health Care Access, Improving Quality
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 14, 2015 -- Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), issued the following statement on tonight's Senate passage of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act:
CDC 's New Round of Anti-Smoking Ads Highlight Colorectal Cancer Link
WASHINGTON, D.C. March 26, 2015 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new advertisements today as part of its ongoing Tips from Former Smokers national campaign.
SGR Bill A Big Bipartisan Step to Protecting Health Care Access, Improving Quality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 26, 2015 – Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), issued the following statement on today’s House passage of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act:
IOM Report Predicts Raising Age to Purchase Tobacco Could Reduce Tobacco Initiation Among Next Generation
“A report released today by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) predicts that raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products has the potential to dramatically improve public health in this country.
ACS CAN, Stand Up To Cancer Join to Boost Medical Research Funding and Save More Lives from Cancer
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2015) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced an unprecedented joint effort to save more lives from cancer by boosting the nation's investment in groundbreaking cancer research.
Varmus Made Major Progress at NCI Despite Challenges
WASHINGTON -- March 4, 2015 -- Following is a statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in response to the announcement that Harold Varmus, M.D., willæstepædown as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI):
Legislation Would Remove Cost Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment for Seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C. March 3, 2015 Bipartisan legislation introduced today in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would help ensure that cost is not a barrier for Medicare beneficiaries trying to access lifesaving colorectal cancer screenings.
Twenty-Five Years After Smoke-Free Airplanes, Tobacco Control Progress Should Not Stall
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 23, 2015 The 25th anniversary of legislation making all domestic flights smoke-free marks an opportunity to redouble our efforts to promote tobacco control measures across the country.