ACS CAN Requests Surgeon General 's Report on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to U.S.
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Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Critical Patient Protections for Families Affected by Cancer
WASHINGTON June 28, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases can access quality, affordable health care.
Big Tobacco 's Smokescreen Derails Historic Attempt to Save Lives and Protect Kids
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 22, 2012 The following is a statement from John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the defeat of Proposition 29 in California. Prop.
Final FDA User Fee Legislation Makes Patients a Priority
WASHINGTON -- June 20, 2012 -- The U.S.
Senate Committee Proposal Includes Small Increase for Research Funding and Flat Funding for Prevention Programs
WASHINGTON June 14, 2012 Following is a statement from Christopher W. Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), about today 's Senate Appropriations Committee vote on the bill to fund the Department of Health and Human Services:
Public Health Intervenors File Notice of Altria Inc.'s Dishonest Ad Campaign in DOJ Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 7, 2012 The American Cancer Society and other public health groups filed notice today in federal court of Altria Inc. 's continued efforts to deceive the public about its products and marketing practices. The filing with U.S.
California Proposition 29 Vote Too Close to Call
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 6, 2012 The following is a statement from John R.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Fuels California's Yes on Prop. 29 Campaign with New Donation
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, today announced an additional $2.5 million donation to help pass the June 5 ballot initiative that will save lives, invest in groundbreaking medical research and keep kids from smoking.
Senate Amendment to Pay for Student Loan Fix with Prevention Fund Undermines Historic Investment in Health
WASHINGTON -- May 24, 2012 -- The U.S. Senate is considering an amendment to offset the cost of student loan programs by cutting the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Christopher W. Hansen follows: