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Childhood cancer advocates ask their lawmakers to pass the STAR Act

April 25, 2018
National

On Tuesday, some of ACS CAN’s youngest volunteers were on Capitol Hill meeting with lawmakers on behalf of childhood cancer patients and survivors. The seventh annual Childhood Cancer Action Day, organized by the Alliance for Childhood Cancer, brings together advocates from many patient groups. The Loos family, ACS CAN volunteers

ACS CAN Celebrates Senate Vote to Protect Kids from Tobacco Addiction

April 25, 2018
Illinois

Today, the Illinois State Senate voted to raise the minimum age of tobacco sales to 21 years old. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration. Shana Crews, Illinois government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, released the following statement in response:

ABC News 12: Cancer survivors and health care advocates rally for oral chemo coverage

April 25, 2018
Michigan

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - (04/25/18) - A group of health care advocates are trying to align Michigan's policies with more than 43 other states.

End of Session Summary

April 25, 2018
Maryland

Maryland End of Session Summary

Childhood Cancer Advocates Spend Day on Capitol Hill Sharing Stories with Lawmakers

April 24, 2018
National

Advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will be on Capitol Hill today asking Congress to support initiatives that would increase research and improve treatment for children with cancer.

Proposed Opioid Legislation an Opportunity to Achieve Balance in Addressing Abuse and Maintaining Access to Legitimate Use of Pain Medication

April 24, 2018
National

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) marked up the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Included in the proposal are several promising provisions that aim to address addiction while maintaining access to necessary relief for individuals fighting pain from cancer and other serious

Palliative Care Legislation to Become Law in Tennessee

April 24, 2018
Tennessee

Nashville, TN–April 24, 2018– The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the Tennessee legislature for improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care. ACS CAN is proud to have led the effort to pass this legislation in Tennessee. Through their firsthand

FDA Takes Important Steps to Address Youth Use of Juul E-Cigarettes, but Must Do More – Agency Should Prevent Introduction of Kid-Friendly Tobacco Products Instead of Acting After the Fact

April 24, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today has taken important initial steps to address the dramatic rise in youth use of Juul e-cigarettes. We commend the FDA and Commissioner Scott Gottlieb for recognizing the seriousness of the problem and taking enforcement action to prevent Juul

Montana Public Radio, MT: I-185 Links Tobacco Taxes to Medicaid Expansion Funding

April 23, 2018
Montana

A ballot initiative group hoping to increase taxes on tobacco products, to help pay for the state share of Medicaid expansion, kicked off its signature gathering campaign with a rally in downtown Helena.