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October 4, 2010
National

Capitol Hill was painted blue on Tuesday as more than 600 advocates from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district met with their members of Congress to urge sustained funding for cancer research and prevention and early detection programs. Volunteers dressed in blue ACS CAN polo shirts participated in

October 1, 2010
National

The end of summer brought a great string of success for helping ensure that all Americans get to work in smoke-free environments. 8/3/10 In South Carolina, the towns of Chapin and Chesnee passed comprehensive smoke-free laws, bringing to 37 the total number of ordinances passed in South Carolina, including

September 29, 2010

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today joined other groups representing patients, consumers and workers in urging the U.S. Senate to defeat a resolution that would block important protections in the Affordable Care Act from taking effect. In a letter sent this morning to senators, ACS CAN

September 28, 2010
National

More than 600 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district are meeting with their lawmakers today to discuss the need for sustained funding for cancer research and programs. Dressed in blue ACS CAN polo shirts, advocates will spend today discussing the

September 28, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 28, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the interim final rule regarding the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, which was created as part of the Affordable Care Act to

September 27, 2010

WASHINGTON – September 27, 2010 – More than 600 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district will unite tomorrow to lobby their members of Congress in support of sustained funding for cancer research and prevention and early detection programs. The American

September 24, 2010
Connecticut

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families. Please note: Due to the ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day taking place next week, there will be no Affordable Care Act Update next week (Thursday, September 30).

September 24, 2010
Maine

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.

September 24, 2010
Massachusetts

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.