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strong tobacco control proposals. Just last week, the Illinois legislature passed a $1.00 per pack tobacco tax increase that will prompt more than 53,000 adults to quit smoking and save lives. In November, voters in Missouri will consider a critical ballot initiative to raise the state's 17-cent tobacco ta

Oklahoma

Corey Seaman I first became involved with the American Cancer Society in 2007 after attending a Relay For Life event, drawn in by the community and shared mission to fight cancer. Since then, my passion for advocacy has only grown, especially as I’ve seen the impact of cancer on

2012 promises to be active and challenging. Congress is scheduled to reconvene on January 23, while 40 state legislatures start sessions this month. Battles over federal spending and deficit reduction are expected to dominate the Congressional agenda while states continue to struggle

Illinois

This new law is a great first step in helping patients with chronic diseases manage their care by increasing access to the most effective treatments and curbing the process of step therapy.

Mississippi

Christina Wright Christina Wright has been involved with ACS CAN since 2014 and with ACS since 2008 where she has been very involved with Relay For Life. Christina lives in Flowood and works in recruitment for an advertising agency. In addition to her volunteer work with ACS CAN and

California

We don’t need an actual quiz to know that you are 100% amazing! Thank you for your continued dedication to fight back against cancer through volunteering with ACS CAN. All of us at ACSCAN California are truly honored to work with you and want to say a big

Cancer Research and Prevention Programs Despite the tough economic times, representatives and senators on the Appropriations committees showed solid support for cancer research and prevention programs before adjourning for

CANCER RESEARCH & PREVENTION PROGRAMS The federal government continues to operate under a stopgap spending measure for the 2011 fiscal year (FY 2011), with the