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November 3, 2010
National

The American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have produced a new, consumer-friendly guide that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families. Featuring the stories of three people who have battled cancer or lost a loved

November 3, 2010
National

South Dakota became the 23rd state to go 100 percent smoke-free Tuesday night when voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots in favor of a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law. The new law will extend a restriction on indoor smoking to include all bars, restaurants, casinos and video lottery establishments, and give

November 2, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Nov. 2, 2010 – South Dakotans scored a major public health victory Tuesday night when voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots in favor of a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law. The new law will extend a restriction on indoor smoking to include all bars, restaurants, casinos and video lottery

October 29, 2010
Nevada

Click on the link below to take the RFL Advocacy Chair Orientation RFL Advocacy Chair Orientation Advocacy Chair Resources: Click on the links below to view the documents

October 29, 2010
New Mexico

Click on the link below to take the RFL Advocacy Chair Orientation RFL Advocacy Chair Orientation Advocacy Chair Resources: Click on the links below to view the documents

October 29, 2010
North Dakota

Click on the link below to take the RFL Advocacy Chair Orientation RFL Advocacy Chair Orientation Advocacy Chair Resources: Click on the links below to view the documents

October 27, 2010
New Jersey

Funding Restored to State Comprehensive Cancer Plan Statement from Jennifer Sullivan, Esq., State Director of Advocacy for the American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding the restoration of funding for New Jersey’s Comprehensive Cancer Plan: Oct. 27, 2010 - In the past

October 27, 2010
National

Lorene Nelson, a 63-year-old breast cancer survivor and ACS CAN volunteer, traveled from her home in Georgetown, S.C. to Washington, D.C. to share her story at a White House event held Oct. 15. Lorene joined Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and Department of Health and Human

October 26, 2010
Maryland

Our first Maryland Cancer Research Breakfast hosted by ACS CAN was held on October 19, 2010 to celebrate advancements in breast cancer research and survivorship at the Westminster Hall in Baltimore, MD. It was amazing to be in a room filled with survivors, researchers, advocates, and corporate sponsors all there