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Advocates Were Among the First to Meet In-Person with Members Since the Pandemic’s Start; Will Ask For Increased Cancer Research Funding

Ending the Sale of Flavored Tobacco is Critical to Protect Youth and Reduce Tobacco Use

A new Survivor Views survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network shows that while copay assistance programs can help cancer patients afford the medications they need, some aren’t able to apply them to their health insurance deductible or other out-of-pocket requirements, which can create a barrier to care. 

COLUMBUS, OHIO – After two years of virtual Cancer Action Days due to the pandemic, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the Capitol in Columbus yesterday to meet in person with their elected officials.

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Leo Almeida

COLUMBUS, OHIO – “Today, the Ohio legislature passed HB 122, which expands telehealth services in Ohio. On behalf of the 72,000 Ohioans who will be diagnosed with cancer this year, ACS CAN proudly supported HB 122. 

COLUMBUS, OHIO – “Today, the Ohio House passed HB 218, which allows vague and subjective exemptions to vaccine requirements based on reasons of conscience.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Through the state’s biennial budget process, elected officials allocated an additional $100,000 per year to expand Medicaid eligibility for treatment of women who are diagnosed with cancer through the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) Breast and Cervical Cancer P

COLUMBUS, OHIO – “Today, the Ohio House paused HB 435, which allows vague and subjective exemptions to vaccine mandates based on reasons of conscience.

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Leo Almeida, who has had a long and successful career around cap square, joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) this week as the Ohio government relations director.