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Groups Launch Nationwide Petition Drive to Urge Congress to Pass Meaningful Health Care Reform

March 1, 2010

WASHINGTON – March 1, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has teamed up with groups representing patients, consumers, people of faith, and workers to urge lawmakers from both political parties to seize this historic opportunity and pass meaningful health reform. The petition drive will run

American Cancer Society Expert Chosen for FDA Advisory Panel

March 1, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 1, 2010 – Mark Stuart Clanton, MD, MPH, former deputy director of the National Cancer Institute and current chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society’s High Plains Division, has been appointed by the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to serve as

February Update from Peter Slocum

February 25, 2010
New Jersey

FROM: Peter Slocum, Vice President of Advocacy NY & NJ Access to Care – Health Care Reform In the run-up to today's summit on health care reform, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

February Update from Peter Slocum

February 25, 2010
New York

FROM: Peter Slocum, Vice President of Advocacy NY & NJ Access to Care – Health Care Reform In the run-up to today's summit on health care reform, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

Kansas Passes Smoke-Free Legislation

February 25, 2010
National

On February 25, the Kansas legislature passed a comprehensive smoke-free bill. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk where Governor Parkinson, a huge proponent of the bill, is expected to sign.ξ The new 100% smoke-free workplace, restaurant and bar law will go into effect on July 1, 2010.

Patients, Families to Make Crucial Choices Together

February 24, 2010
New York

The American Cancer Society participated in a news conference hosted by the NYS Senate Majority regarding the Family Health Care Decisions Act, scheduled to pass the Senate this afternoon (bill passed the Assembly a few weeks ago). The bill assures

Congress and President Obama, Forge Ahead on Health Reform

February 23, 2010
National

On Monday, President Obama laid out his plans for health care reform in an effort to unite lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in anticipation of the White House health care summit to be held on Thursday. ACS CAN and nine other patient, consumer and medical advocacy groups sent

New Insurance Coverage for Clinical Trials in Iowa

February 23, 2010
National

Iowa Governor Chet Culver has signed a bill requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for cancer clinical trials. This means more Iowa cancer patients will be able to access potentially lifesaving clinical trails. Twenty-seven states and District of Columbia now have this important law on the books.

2-19-10 Maine Statehouse Update

February 19, 2010
Maine

2-19-10 Maine Statehouse Update