Oregonians Deserve Access to the Best Tools in Treating Serious Disease
SALEM, Oregon –– Improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing is crucial for Oregonians to have the best chance of treating and defeating cancer and other diseases.
Oregon Press Releases
Oregon Supreme Court Flavored Tobacco Ruling a Big Win for Public Health
SALEM, Oregon -- In a significant public health victory, the Oregon Supreme Court today issued a unanimous decision affirming Washington County’s 2021 law that ended the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products.
Oregon House Approves Senate Bill 1527, Cervical Cancer Screening Legislation That Will Save Lives
SALEM, Oregon -- Oregon will be the first state in the nation to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for supplemental cervical cancer screenings for residents on state-regulated insurance plans following House passage of Senate Bill 1527 on Tuesday.
Cervical Cancer Screening Legislation Will Save Lives of Oregonians
SALEM, Oregon –– Cervical cancer screenings save many Oregonian lives, but too often patients must make significant financial sacrifice for a full, clear diagnosis and some simply cannot afford to get to the bottom of a potentially deadly initial screening result.
Oregon Youth, Cancer Patients, Survivors Urge Legislators To End Flavored, Menthol Tobacco Sales
SALEM, Oregon –– Cancer patients, survivors, teen advocates and others from throughout Oregon asked legislators on Tuesday to stop the tobacco industry from targeting our kids by passing Senate Bill 702 and ending flavored tobacco and menthol sales.
Jane Leo to Serve as ACS CAN Oregon Government Relations Director
SALEM, Oregon —— Jane Leo has been named the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director for Oregon.
Cancer Advocates Urge Oregon Lawmakers to Finish the Job on Flavored Tobacco, Provide Access to Biomarker Testing in Line with Advances
SALEM, Ore. –– On the first day of the 2025 Oregon Legislature, advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network call on lawmakers to finish the job and end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products.
Oregon Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco, End Sale of Menthol, Flavors
SALEM, Ore. – Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout® today by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.
Statement on the Death of Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney
SALEM, ORE. –– The following is a statement from Jamie Dunphy, Oregon Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on former Oregon State Senate President Peter Courtney's passing:
Oregon Lawmakers Move to End Sale of Menthol Cigarettes and All Other Flavored Tobacco Products
Late last week, the Oregon legislature introduced HB 3090 which would end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products, including cigars, hookah, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.