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The new advertising campaign is timed to begin just prior to the presidentŠ—Ès State of the Union address.

The American Cancer Society, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association jointly filed an amicus brief in federal appellate court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with life-threatening chronic diseases. The amicus

Since he took office, President Obama has expressed a strong commitment to cancer patients and their families. Early in his presidency, the president said we would double cancer research funding in the next eight years. In his first State of the Union address, he committed to launching a new effort

Late last year ACS CAN volunteers were hit with a blow when the Senate did not vote on a bill that would increase funding for cancer research. But this year we are coming back stronger than ever. Š—“In a difficult budget environment, elected officials must make tough choices about our

ACS CAN fought all year for an increase in cancer research funding, but at the last minute, the U.S. Senate called off a vote for a bill that would have included a funding increase for cancer research and prevention programs. This leaves us, as of now, without an increase in

Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the declaration of the war on cancer Š—– which has been a bipartisan endeavor since its inception. ACS CAN is calling on Congress to continue to work together to fund cancer research at levels that will, at a minimum, maintain support this year

At a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, Stephen Finan, senior director of policy for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and Eugene Melville, a California resident and ACS CAN volunteer, testified about the inadequacy of limited-benefit insurance plans, otherwise known as Š—“mini-medŠ— plans, for cancer

Following the 2010 election cycle, ACS CAN volunteers did not miss a beat in meeting with their new Members of Congress to share with them the importance of funding cancer research. During these meetings, volunteers had a simple question for the new Congress: will you commit to work for a

To commemorate the 35 th Great American Smokeout on Thursday, ACS CAN is calling on state lawmakers to combat the countryŠ—Ès tobacco epidemic with strong policies that encourage youth and adults not to smoke. Comprehensive smoke-free policies, including smoke-free workplaces, tobacco tax increases, and funding for tobacco cessation programs, help