California Cancer Action Center

San Diego, Calif . – The San Diego City Council voted Monday in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of most flavored tobacco products including e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. The following is a statement from Lynda Barbour, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Southern

The California Senate Health Committee voted to advance a bill that would increase access to biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better quality of life and potentially lower costs for cancer patients.

ACS CAN volunteers met virtually with state lawmakers and urged them to pass legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans. Biomarker testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, which can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients.

The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions