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Thank the Joint Finance Committee for Maintaining State Funding for Cancer and Tobacco Control Programs

We know these are uncertain times in Delaware, but the future could soon look even worse for those who rely on state programs to prevent and treat cancer. Fewer screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Less funding to prevent kids from using tobacco and to help adults quit.

Thank You JFC Members for Maintaining Level Funding for Cancer and Tobacco Control Programs

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2020 Tri-State Virtual Forum

Join us for a discussion on the importance of health equity, prevention and what can be done to stop cancer from even starting.

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Flavors Hook Delaware Kids

Now available, 15,500 tempting flavors. Flavored tobacco is a marketing weapon. More than 80% of teens of who have ever used tobacco started with a flavored product.

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ACS CAN DE Day at the Capitol Will Be a Virtual Event the Second Week of June

March 24, 2020

Delaware

Because of the closing of the State Capitol to visitors, we are encouraging volunteers to advocate virtually.

ACS CAN Lauds Governor Carney for Enacting Tobacco 21

May 6, 2019

Delaware

DOVER, DE , April 17, 2019 – Governor Carney today enacted a law that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. The bill signing took place during Delaware Day at the Capitol, during which cancer survivors and caregivers met with state lawmakers to tell their

ACS CAN Praises Senate for Passing Tobacco 21

March 19, 2019

Delaware

DOVER, DE - March 19, 2019- The Delaware State Senate today passed legislation (SB25) that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Delaware Government Relations Director Jeanne Chiquoine released the following statement: “Tobacco 21 is a sound

ACS CAN Supports Measure to Protect Delaware’s Young People from the Dangers of Tobacco

March 6, 2019

Delaware

DOVER, DE – March 5, 2019 – Governor Carney today announced his support for legislation (Senate Bill No. 25) that would raise the age of for sale of tobacco products to 21 from the current age of 18. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Delaware Government Relations

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November 10, 2020

2020 Tri-State Virtual Forum

A substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented. According to a recent study by American Cancer Society researchers, at least 42% of newly diagnosed cancers in the US – about 750,000 cases in 2020 – are potentially avoidable. Join us for a discussion on the importance of health equity, prevention and what can be done to stop cancer from even starting.

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