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Protect California Kids!

The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, U.S. Surgeon General, and Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration have all declared youth e-cigarette use to be an epidemic.

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2,4,6,8...Who Do We Appreciate - YOU!

We appreciate the big things, the small things and all the things in between that you do in the fight against cancer. Whether you are contacting your elected officials by email or phone or meeting with them in person, participating in events or sharing information with friends - we thank YOU.

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RSVP Speak Up Lift Up: Supporting Our Most Vulnerable Communities

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2019 ACS CAN California Legislative Scorecard

The voices of cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are making a difference at the Capitol. The ACS CAN 2019 Legislative Scorecard illustrates the role each California legislator played during the session’s achievements and failures on cancer policy.

See the 2019 Scorecard here.

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Requests Health Plans and Insurers Suspend Cost-Sharing for Follow-Up Colonoscopies

June 8, 2020

California

In May of 2020, in response to unprecedented drops in colorectal cancer screening rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACS CAN California sent letters to the Department of Managed Health Care, who oversees the state’s managed health care plans, and the Department of Insurance, who oversees the state’s health insurance

Health Groups Urge Californians to Respond to Gov. Newsom’s Request to Check In on Seniors

April 15, 2020

California

Facing a chronic disease such as cancer, lung or heart disease is daunting enough but facing these illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is life threatening—especially for those over 65.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is Proud to Co-Sponsor Senate Bill 983 to Provide Relief to Cancer Patients Who Cannot Afford or Experience Delays in Receiving Their Medication

February 12, 2020

California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today introduced a bill that will allow cancer patients to donate their unused oral anti-cancer medications to patients in need. Senate Bill 983 will provide relief to cancer patients who cannot afford or experience delays in receiving their medication. The program will

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Disappointed San Diego County Voted to Exempt Hookah and Smokeless Tobacco from New Sales Restriction on Flavored Tobacco Products

January 28, 2020

California

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued this statement from San Diego Government Relations Director Lynda Barbour following the final vote by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors today to approve a flavored tobacco restriction: “Flavors are driving the tobacco epidemic