FDA Approval of Flavored Products Puts Tobacco Industry Interests Over Public Health
ACS CAN President Lisa Lacasse expresses concern over FDA's approval of four flavored tobacco products.
National Press Releases
FDA Authorizes First E-Cigarette Products; Ongoing Surveillance of Youth Initiation and Long-Term Health Impact Critical
The Food and Drug Administration announced this afternoon it has issued marketing orders for the first e-cigarette products authorized by the agency.
Patient and Caregiver Groups Press Congress to Preserve Paid Family and Medical Leave in Reconciliation Package
More than 20 patient and health care groups sent a letter to Congressional leadership and the Administration today making clear the need to preserve the nation’s first-ever paid family and medical leave program as part of forthcoming reconciliation legislation.
American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement on Retirement of National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins
Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued the following statement in response to the announced retirement of the National Institutes of Health Director, Dr. Francis Collins.
New Study Shows Flavors to Blame in Nation’s Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C.—According to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S.
Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority
Nearly 700 cancer advocates, including patients, survivors and their loved ones, from all 50 states and territories and nearly every congressional district will dial into calls and log onto virtual meetings this week to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a national priority
New Ad Campaign Calls on Members of Congress to Support Legislation Aiming to Increase Early Cancer Detection
ACS CAN is advocating for a pathway for Medicare coverage for innovative cancer early detection, once Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests are FDA approved and clinical benefit is shown.
House Committee Focuses on Public Health with Increased Tobacco Tax, Greater Access to Affordable Health Care
The House Ways and Means Committee is expected to vote today on legislation that if enacted would greatly improve public health.
House Committee Votes on Policies to Improve Health Care Affordability and Availability for Millions of Americans
Washington, D.C.—The House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote today on legislation that would greatly improve the availability and affordability of health care for millions of Americans.
American Cancer Society & American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Statement Regarding Sen. Amy Klobuchar Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Our thoughts and well wishes are with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as she shares her personal journey with early-stage breast cancer. Sen. Klobuchar’s recent statements on the importance of routine screenings and follow-up are reminders that finding cancer early can give the best chance for successful treatment.