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During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, cancer patients, survivors and volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in New York are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to take urgent action to reduce the state’s lung cancer burden by signing legislation that will eliminate cost-sharing for lung cancer screening and follow-up tests. As the advocates’ calls reach a fever pitch, new data, published in JAMA, has emerged to indicate that lung cancer screening uptake is low with only 1 in 5 eligible adults in the U.S. getting screened for lung cancer.

JACKSON, Miss. – Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.

Earlier today the Pennsylvania State House passed Senate Bill 88, a companion bill to House Bill 433. This legislation expands Pennsylvanians’ access to diagnostic and supplemental imaging needed to detect breast cancer early without a cost burden.

Oklahoma city, Okla. – November 19, 2025 – Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout, taking place on Thursday, November 20th, by calling on Oklahoma lawmakers to protect the Tobacco Settlement Endowment