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Cancer Talks: How Do We Get the Latest Cancer Research from the Lab to the Patient

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its annual St. Louis policy event on September 24th. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.

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I Call on the Missouri Legislature to Support Legislation that Restricts Youth Under the Age of 18 From Using Indoor Tanning Devices

Let's protect a future generation from melanoma and other skin cancers by prohibiting minors from using indoor tanning devices.

The evidence is clear:

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Let's Get Ready for Session

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Missouri Priorities

ACS CAN Missouri 2019 State Legislative Priorities

Tan Free Teens

Protect Funding for Show-Me Healthy Women

Increase Tobacco Cessation Funding

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Experts to Join ACS CAN Forum on Access to Cancer Clinical Trials in Kansas, Missouri

August 19, 2019

Kansas, Missouri

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will host We CAN Make an Impact on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The community forum will feature leaders in business, research and patient advocacy discussing the unique challenges of accessing cancer clinical trials in Kansas and Missouri.

Missouri Falls Short on Tobacco Control, Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

August 1, 2019

Missouri

Missouri continues to fall short when it comes to passing legislation that prevents and reduces suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Missouri is one of the bottom states for tobacco prevention and cessation funding.

Lieutenant Governor Honors Springfield Resident, ACS CAN Volunteer

May 10, 2019

Missouri

Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe recently recognized Springfield resident Jerry Neville for his volunteer work with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Neville received the Senior Service Award at a ceremony at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, May 6.

ACS CAN: House Committee Defends Youth from Skin Cancer

April 17, 2019

Missouri

Today, the Missouri House General Laws Committee approved a bill to prohibit young people under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. Emily Kalmer, Missouri government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, released the following statement in response:

Missouri Events

September 24, 2019

St. Louis, MO

Cancer Talks: How Do We Get the Latest Cancer Research from the Lab to the Patient

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its annual St. Louis policy event on September 24, 2019. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.

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