Cancer patients and survivors today marked an historic milestone in the prevention and early detection of two of the deadliest cancers for women: the 10 millionth screening performed under the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), which provides access to lifesaving cancer screenings and treatment for millions of low-income, uninsured and underinsured women.
WASHINGTON – September 29, 2011 – The House Appropriations Committee today released a draft FY 2012 health funding bill that includes a $1 billion increase in research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
WASHINGTON – September 26, 2011 – Tomorrow, 600 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district will unite to ask their members of Congress to support funding for cancer research and prevention programs.
Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, the American Cancer Society's deputy chief medical officer, testified today at a hearing of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the drug shortage crisis and its impact on people with cancer.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today declared its support for the Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act.
ACS CAN Calls on Members of Congress to Place Higher Priority on Cancer in Final Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2011 – Thousands of cancer survivors and their families will rally at events in all 50 states this week to call on Congress to protect funding for cancer research.
Major Health and Consumer Groups Concerned Individuals with Major Medical Conditions Are Especially Vulnerable to Medicaid Cuts
WASHINGTON – September 13, 2011 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the deficit "supercommittee" to make cancer a top priority during negotiations over a deficit reduction package.
ATLANTA – September 7, 2011 – John R. Seffrin, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society, has been appointed to serve as part of the U.S. Delegation to the first-ever United Nations High-level Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in New York City September 19-20, 2011.