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RALEIGH, N.C. – June 30, 2026 – With days left to act in the legislative session, cancer advocates urgently call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass legislation improving access to biomarker testing. The following statement can be attributed to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) North Carolina Grassroots

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: “The FDA’s job is to protect public health, not expand the profit margins of Big Tobacco. Authorizing new modified risk claims for 20 Zyn nicotine products – including flavored

Patient advocates and medical and public health leaders are renewing their call for an increased state investment in cancer research after the FY27 state budget maintained level funding for the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR). The budget was finalized as support for legislation to increase annual state funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a coordinated effort across multiple agencies within the department to accelerate development of clinical research and remove barriers to clinical trial participation. As part of this initiative, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG)

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Gov. Katie Hobbs for signing a bill to improve access and remove financial barriers to lifesaving breast cancer screenings. SB1165, which passed with significant bipartisan majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature, will ensure the full continuum of medically

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Gov. Katie Hobbs for signing a bill to improve access and remove financial barriers to lifesaving breast cancer screenings. SB1165, which passed with significant bipartisan majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature, will ensure the full continuum of medically

Today, legislation aiming to ensure that biomarker testing is covered by Medicaid and all other state-regulated insurance plans, was voted out of committee and will soon be heard by the full House. This marks the final step before the bill goes to Governor Matt Meyer who, earlier this year, identified biomarker testing access as a priority.

HELENA, Mont. -- Cigarette use continues to take a heavy toll in Montana, claiming about 1,600 lives each year. Against this backdrop, a new statewide poll finds broad support across political parties for proven policies that can prevent tobacco use and save lives. The poll shows 77% of Montana voters

California lawmakers adopted a state budget that eliminates $2.98 million in funding for regional contractors in the Every Woman Counts (EWC) program, which provides breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services at no cost to uninsured or underinsured Californians.