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5-22-09 Maine Statehouse Update

Yesterday evening we took another great step forward in ACS CAN’s campaign to rein in the egregious behavior of the tobacco industry and to protect kids by granting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products and their marketing!

New Poll Reveals Many Cancer Patients Struggle to Afford the Care They Need Due to Gaps in the Health Care System A new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network SM (ACS CAN) poll of families affected by cancer reveals that one in four people who have been diagnosed

They're here for you. 30 of them, to be exact. 30 cancer survivors and caregivers have journeyed far from their homes to demand that Congress take Action NOW, Not Later on comprehensive health care reform. Throughout the day these brave individuals from across the United States will share their stories

A nationwide text message just went out, asking folks to show their support for the patients and caregivers who are in DC today fighting for health care reform. Here are some of the first replies: I am with you in the fight! It's time to insure all Americans. We desperately

More text messages of support for cancer advocates keep flooding in every minute. Here are some more messages of support: Go get em! U have my support and prayers! The time for quality coverage is now Please support health care reform! I m a cancer survivor! You need to pass

The May 20 "Surviving the System" Lobby Day is underway. Cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers are meeting with Members and their staff right NOW. At 8:30 this morning, the 27 cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers were given a great send off from Dan Smith, president of ACS CAN,

Arizona? Check. Florida? Check. Ohio? Check. Looks like ACS CAN's army of grassroots supporters all across the country are excited to supportξ Joni, and Tammy, and Cathy, and Glenn and Roseanne and all of the other "Surviving the System" advocates. Click the Read more link to see more messages of

The deluge of text messages of support never stops. From messages like "Go get 'em" to "U R Heroes", the setiment has been felt here in DC.ξ Click the Read More link below to see the newest messages. We need to better healthcare for our cancer patients!! This has to