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In honor of Black History Month, ACS CAN speaks to long-time volunteer Heddie Sumpter

February 28, 2019
National

For Black History Month, ACS CAN is highlighting Heddie Sumpter, a long-time ACS CAN and American Cancer Society (ACS) volunteer who is passionate about advocacy work, especially in African American communities. Heddie first became a volunteer with ACS in 1989 through her work with ACS’s Black Public Education Committee. Since

New research shows structural barriers are the biggest reason for low participation in clinical trials

February 19, 2019
National

A research team led by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have determined the most significant barriers to clinical trial participation. The study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) upends the notion that patient factors are the driving forces behind why most clinical trials don’t meet their enrollment targets.

Proposed Health Plan Rule Changes Could Increase Patient Costs

February 19, 2019
National

Today the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which would set the rules for health care plans in 2020.

ACS CAN calls on Congress to take action to end deaths from cervical cancer globally

February 19, 2019
National

Deaths from cervical cancer can be eliminated around the world if investments are made in vaccines and screenings in low-and middle-income countries. In a new ACS CAN report, entitled “Saving Women’s Lives: Accelerating Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Globally,” ACS CAN examined the rapidly growing rates of cervical

Report Calls On US To Join Global Movement To Accelerate The Elimination of Cervical Cancer Worldwide

February 12, 2019
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released a report today titled, “Saving Women’s Lives: Accelerating Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Globally.”

E-Cigarettes Lead to 36 Percent Spike in Overall Tobacco Use Among Youth

February 11, 2019
National

Overall tobacco use among middle and high school students is on the rise driven largely by the overwhelming increase in youth e-cigarette use, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today.

ACS CAN volunteer invited to attend State of the Union address

February 5, 2019
National

Jacqueline Beale, the ACS CAN Maryland State Lead Ambassador volunteer, will attend the State of the Union address as the guest of U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, her member of Congress. Jacqueline, a longtime ACS CAN volunteer who spent the day Tuesday advocating for cancer patients and survivors at

Strengthening Nation’s Health Care System Should Be a Priority in State of the Union Address

February 5, 2019
National

Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers will tune into the president’s State of the Union address to see if the president will commit to strengthen the nation's health care system, support life-saving medical research and improve quality of life for patients.

Tobacco Industry Allies Launch Outrageous Attack on FDA Efforts to Protect Kids, Save Lives

February 5, 2019
National

WASHINGTON, DC – Youth e-cigarette use is a skyrocketing epidemic and needs a comprehensive public health response including strong regulatory and enforcement efforts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The public health community supports meaningful actions to curb this epidemic and calls on the Trump Administration to stand up