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August 2, 2010

The following letter from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association was sent today to members of the Senate on behalf of millions of Americans living with chronic diseases, urging senators to pass the FMAP extension before lawmakers leave for the

July 29, 2010

Further Investment is Critical to Sustain Past Progress and Spur Future Innovation Washington, D.C. – July 29, 2010 – Members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations showed their support for increased funding for cancer research despite a tough economic environment with a vote today to pass the FY 2011 Labor

July 28, 2010
National

Yesterday, at a press event on Capitol Hill, ACS CAN released a report titled Decades of Detection: Progress and Challenges of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Program.

July 28, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 28, 2010 – Nearly half of all states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). However, despite budget crises in several states, some state lawmakers

July 27, 2010
Maine

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff Thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s training

July 27, 2010
Massachusetts

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff Thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s training

July 27, 2010
Vermont

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff Thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s training

July 27, 2010
National

Today, cancer advocates celebrated the 20th anniversary of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program at a Capitol Hill press event. They were joined by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI); Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20); Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09); Dr. Marcus Plescia, director of the CDC's Cancer Prevention

July 27, 2010

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Could Save Many More With Adequate Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 27, 2010 – Cancer advocates today marked an historic milestone in the prevention and early detection of two of the deadliest cancers for women: the 20th anniversary of the National Breast and