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February 28, 2017
Illinois

CHICAGO, Ill. – Feb. 28, 2017 – Aldermen Ed Burke and Patrick Thompson recently introduced an ordinance that would exempt certain retailers from restrictions on flavored tobacco sales. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Respiratory Health Association released the following statement in response. “For the second time

February 15, 2017
Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Feb. 15, 2017 – In response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s state budget proposal for fiscal year 2018, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Illinois Public Health Association, Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force and Susan G. Komen Chicagoland and Memorial affiliates released the following

January 4, 2017
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States would likely face increased costs and cancer patients and survivors could face delayed preventive, diagnostic and curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors...

September 19, 2016
Illinois

This September, Illinois ACS CAN advocates took on Capitol Hill where they met with every IL Senate and House office – many of which were conducted face-to-face with members of Congress themselves. Advocates urged lawmakers to increase federal research funding at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) through the appropriations process

February 12, 2013
Illinois

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network- Illinois team has a Facebook Page. Like us online and stay up to date on current legislation, action alerts, and other happenings in Illinois. Become a fan of our page today! Here is a link to our advocacy page:

Illinois

This new law is a great first step in helping patients with chronic diseases manage their care by increasing access to the most effective treatments and curbing the process of step therapy.