New Study Shows Flavors to Blame in Nation’s Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C.—According to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S.
National Press Releases
Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority
Nearly 700 cancer advocates, including patients, survivors and their loved ones, from all 50 states and territories and nearly every congressional district will dial into calls and log onto virtual meetings this week to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a national priority
New Ad Campaign Calls on Members of Congress to Support Legislation Aiming to Increase Early Cancer Detection
ACS CAN is advocating for a pathway for Medicare coverage for innovative cancer early detection, once Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests are FDA approved and clinical benefit is shown.
House Committee Focuses on Public Health with Increased Tobacco Tax, Greater Access to Affordable Health Care
The House Ways and Means Committee is expected to vote today on legislation that if enacted would greatly improve public health.
House Committee Votes on Policies to Improve Health Care Affordability and Availability for Millions of Americans
Washington, D.C.—The House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote today on legislation that would greatly improve the availability and affordability of health care for millions of Americans.
Patient Groups Praise National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program in Reconciliation Bill
More than a dozen patient advocacy organizations are commending the House Ways and Means Committee as it begins considering details of legislation to create the country’s first ever national paid family and medical leave program as part of the budget reconciliation package.
American Cancer Society & American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Statement Regarding Sen. Amy Klobuchar Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Our thoughts and well wishes are with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as she shares her personal journey with early-stage breast cancer. Sen. Klobuchar’s recent statements on the importance of routine screenings and follow-up are reminders that finding cancer early can give the best chance for successful treatment.
FDA Fails to Meet Court-Ordered E-Cigarette Deadline Leaving Harmful Products on the Market Indefinitely
Washington, D.C.—Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet its court-ordered deadline to rule on all e-cigarette and other tobacco product manufacturers’ applications to keep their harmful products on the market.
Cancer Patients and Survivors Call For Strong Patient Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to put cancer patients and survivors first when implementing rules around surprise medical bills.
FDA Denial of Additional 300,000 Flavored E-Cigarette Products Puts Public Health over Industry Profits
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to 31 companies who sought to sell 300,000 flavored electronic cigarettes. The decision requires these manufacturers to remove those identified products already on the market.