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Gov. Newsom signed a bill that will increase yearly tobacco retailer licensing fees from $265 to up to $600. The additional funding is key to strengthening the enforcement of tobacco control laws, including the illegal sale of flavored tobacco products.

A new paper in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science finds that travel distance to National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded sites remains a key barrier for patients wanting to participate in clinical trials or research at these locations.

Washington, D.C., – Tim Freeman was awarded Grassroots Professional of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for his outstanding work in grassroots organizing in support of our mission to make cancer a national priority. This annual award is given to an ACS CAN staff

ACS CAN presented Medford’s Marina Watanabe with the Young Leader award in recognition of her passionate advocacy and commitment to ending cancer as we know it, for everyone.

ATLANTA – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is partnering with students at Emory University to host a Lights of Hope Night of Remembrance and Advocacy on Wednesday, October 1, to honor lives touched by cancer and champion the urgent need for continued investment in funding

Dr. Anthony Letai has been named as the National Cancer Institute (NCI)’s new director. This role is critical to ensuring ongoing innovation in oncology. The following is a statement from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to this announcement: “For the

“For cancer patients, these health care tax credits are a lifeline that enables access to timely, life-saving treatments,” said Susan Harbin, Senior Government Relations Director for ACS CAN Florida and recent Field Government Relations Professional of the Year.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Patient advocacy groups including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer applaud Alabama State Sen. Steve Livingston for pre-filing Senate Bill 19 , which eliminates cost sharing for lifesaving prostate cancer screenings for those covered by state-regulated insurance. The