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A federal district court judge in Washington, DC sided with Big Tobacco when he ruled that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) could not implement its new cigarette warning labels. The new warning labels were to feature photos and drawings which depict the consequences of smoking and text, such

Seattle (WA) - As Congressman Jim McDermott stepped behind the podium at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, he looked out at a room full of doctors, researchers, patients, the local business community and ACS CAN volunteers. His message was clear - funding cancer research does more than just lead

ACS CAN brought together some of the nation's leading health care experts in Washington, D.C. for a groundbreaking event to examine how to ensure that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases receive quality health care.

Two more South Carolina communities passed comprehensive smoke-free policies last week - Timmonsville and Quinby.ξ Once in effect, these victories will bring the number of smoke-free communities in South Carolina to 46.ξ Congratulations on these wins!

On the evening of Monday, February 6, the city of North Myrtle Beach passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance.ξξThis victoryξbrings theξgrandξtotal of smoke-free communities in South Carolina to 43.ξ Congratulations, North Myrtle Beach!

We have had some very important developments already this year in three of our states: Arkansas After five years of the stateξBreast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Programξin Arkansas declining in the number of women they serve, theξprogram expects an increase of services to 30-40% more women this

Following a joint letter , ACS CAN and its partners were successful in pressuring the Orange Bowl and NCAA to cancel a sponsorship agreement with Camacho Cigars. This sponsorship would have encouraged teenagers, especially young men, to smoke. This was the latest attempt by the tobacco industry to undermine

We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act, signed into law on December 23, 1971 by President Richard Nixon. Over the past four decades, the law has helped increase cancer research efforts and put a spotlight on cancer issues. A year after the National Cancer Act was signed,

Together we fought for cancer research funding, and weŠ—Ève had a major victory! We took our message to make cancer a national priority to Congress, and they heard us. In fact, they heard us loud and clear and passed a budget that increased funding for cancer research and prevention programs