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Partnership with the Gates Scholarship Program teaches students how to become ACS CAN advocates

May 29, 2019
National

Chau Dang had just graduated with a master’s in physics from the University of Oklahoma, but, even with her advanced degree, she was struggling back at home in Seattle to find a job. Chau had attended college and graduate school on a prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship, an academic scholarship program

Polis Signs Bill to Add E-cigarettes to Colorado's Smoke-free Law

May 29, 2019
Colorado

DENVER, Colo.—Jared Polis enacted legislation today (House Bill 1076) that adds e-cigarettes to Colorado’s statewide smoke-free law and prohibits their use in public places and workplaces. The new law takes effect July 1. RJ Ours, the Colorado government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN),

ACS CAN Praises Governor for Enacting E-Cigarette Tax Measure

May 24, 2019
Vermont

ACS CAN praises Governor Scott for signing e-cigarette tax bill into law.

DATE CHANGE: Smoke-Free Atlanta Update

May 24, 2019
Georgia

Good Afternoon, First thank you so much to those of you that made it out to the Atlanta City Council work session to discuss smoke-free Atlanta on Wednesday. It was a great showing of support and with an overflow crowd that forced moving the session from the committee room to

Mayor Chuck Bennett Proclaims June 2 Cancer Survivor Day in Salem

May 22, 2019
Oregon

Sunday, June 2 is National Cancer Survivor Day. Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers will honor local cancer survivors at a special event on June 6. Mayor Bennett will issue a proclamation for Cancer Survivor Day in Salem.

Jessica Bedell's Story of Melanoma Survival

May 21, 2019
Maine

LD 1297, an act to reduce youth cancer risk - We all know someone who frequents the tanning salon to get that golden glow; teens prepping for prom or maybe someone looking to get some color before heading to a tropical vacation.

Senate Leaders Introduce Tobacco 21 Bill

May 20, 2019
National

Washington, D.C. – Today Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced legislation that would raise the federal age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. The bipartisan Tobacco-Free Youth Act comes amid a public health crisis that has resulted in a 78% spike

In a victory for cancer patients, new Medicare ruling protects timely drug access for current patients

May 17, 2019
National

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its final ruling on changes to Medicare Part D regarding cancer patients’ access to lifesaving drugs. In the final ruling, HHS ruled that Part D plans will not be able to deny coverage for the newest cancer drugs

ACS CAN Praises Governor for Signing Tobacco 21 and Online Sale Bills

May 17, 2019
Vermont

ACS CAN applauds Governor Phil Scott and the State Legislature for passing and signing into law two bills that will help save lives.