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Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award

February 1, 2011
New York

Announcing the 2011 Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award The Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society is now accepting nominations for the second annual Donald H. Gemson, Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award. This award recognizes leadership in broad-based policy change in the fight against cancer,

Senators Urged to Defend Critical New Patient Protections by Voting Against Affordable Care Act Repeal

February 1, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is encouraging people with cancer and others impacted by the disease to call on lawmakers to vote against a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which includes important patient protections that are providing families with greater access to quality, affordable care.

Maria Silva Joins ACS CAN ACT! TEAM

January 28, 2011
Nevada

Maria Silva has joined ACS CAN's ACT! TEAM as Congressional District 1 Lead. Maria has lived in Las Vegas for almost 30 years and is part of Fox 5's MORE team. Although an active supporter of many local organizations, Maria

American Cancer Society 's John R. Seffrin Named to National Prevention Advisory Group

January 27, 2011

The White House has announced its intention to appoint John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), to the advisory group to the newly created National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.

President Highlights Funding Biomedical Research in State of the Union

January 26, 2011
National

In last nightŠ—Ès State of the Union address, President Obama told the country that he considers federal funding of biomedical research to be a priority for the coming year. Since he took office, the president has expressed a strong commitment to cancer patients and cancer research. Last nightŠ—Ès speech reaffirmed

Families Affected by Cancer Gather Across the Country to Watch 2011 State of the Union

January 25, 2011

Sustained Funding for Cancer Research a Top Priority for Cancer Community WASHINGTON – January 25, 2011 – Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on the president to commit to making sustained funding for cancer research a top national priority. Cancer advocates will gather across the country tonight

New ACS CAN Ad Campaign Targeting Federal Funding for Cancer Research Launched Today

January 24, 2011
National

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

New Ad Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Funding Potential Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

January 24, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is launching a new print and online advertising campaign today that urges Congress to increase funding for cancer research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), so that past federal investments do not go to waste.

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Join in Brief Defending Health Care Law's Patient Protections

January 21, 2011
National

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