Updates matching "New Mexico"

We all want to enjoy our retirement years, replacing work with fun and relaxing activities, like playing tennis, reading, yoga, traveling, and seeing family. Regina has done all of those things since she retired from her career as a nurse. But Regina also felt that there was a need for people to learn and talk about cancer.

In the latest edition of ACS CAN’s “How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality,” New Mexico received an unsatisfactory grade for access to palliative care because it has failed to adopt evidence-based policies and best practices.

Across New Mexico, ACS CAN ambassadors are sharing their stories with lawmakers on key legislative issues. Today we share a story about personally benefiting from palliative care by Judy Towers, an ambassador living in Santa Fe.

We are asking 2018 candidates running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor or for the State House to refuse to accept any contributions from tobacco companies to send a signal that New Mexico elected leaders and public policy will not be influenced by these companies. Policies should protect the people of our state from the harmful health effects of tobacco, including cancer.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will host a news conference on Don’t Fry Day, the Friday before Memorial Day, to raise awareness of sun safety and encourage everyone to take steps to protect their skin.