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Fothergill Receives Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy

June 23, 2015
New Hampshire

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Amber Hillman [email protected] 508-450-8690 PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Rep. Fothergill Receives Freshman Legislator Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy Award is an Honor Bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network LANCASTER – June 23, 2015 – State Representative John

Rep. Azarian & Barnes Receive Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Policy

June 23, 2015
New Hampshire

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Amber Hillman [email protected] 508-450-8690 PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Rep. Gary Azarian and Rep. Arthur Barnes Receive Distinguished Advocacy Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy Award is an Honor Bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network SALEM – June 22, 2015

Strong Economic Benefits for Providing Palliative Care, New Study Shows

June 23, 2015
National

New research shows that not only does palliative care help patients with advanced cancer feel better, it also saves them money. Read more about this important research and its next steps.

2015 Quality of Life Health Forum: Removing the Barriers of Care

June 22, 2015
South Carolina

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a Patient Quality of Life Forum on June 10th at Roper St. Francis Cancer Center. The event brought together doctors, lawmakers and patients to build awareness, understanding and dialogue around the importance of palliative care and quality of life for

6.18.15 Statement on Passage by NYS State Assembly of E-Cigarette Legislation

June 19, 2015
New York

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Statement on Passage by State Assembly of New York State E-Cigarette Legislation ALBANY, NY – June 18, 2015 – The New York State Assembly has passed legislation (A.5955-B, Rosenthal) that if also passed by the State Senate and signed into law

Press release: Senate Restoring BCCP is a Step in the Right Direction

June 19, 2015
Ohio

Press release: Senate Restoring BCCP is a Step in the Right Direction

Public Health Groups Urge Congress to Reject Proposal to Weaken FDA Regulation of E-Cigarettes, Cigars House Appropriations Bill Puts Tobacco Interests before Kids

June 19, 2015

Our organizations urge rejection of language included in a U.S. House appropriations bill that would significantly limit the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to protect our nation’s children from flavored cigars and e-cigarettes now on the market, including e-cigarettes with flavors such as gummy bear and cotton candy.

Press Release: 8th Annual New England Research Breakfast a Great Success!

June 18, 2015
Massachusetts

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Amber Hillman 508.450.8690 (cell) [email protected] American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Marty Walsh, MGH’s Dr. Jeffrey Engelman and Paul Guzzi Advocate for Cancer Research Funding American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Brings Together Political

ACS CAN Statement on Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Compromise

June 18, 2015
New Hampshire

Yesterday, New Hampshire House and Senate conferees reached a deal on enacting oral chemotherapy fairness in the Granite State. The original legislation, Senate Bill 137, had previously received a unanimous Senate committee vote and widespread bi-partisan support.