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April 24, 2017

Advocates from Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon (PRRR) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will join 11 other public health organizations on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge lawmakers to help end cervical cancer deaths worldwide by integrating prevention and treatment into existing U.S. global health assistance programs.

April 22, 2017
Indiana

The Indiana General Assembly concluded its 2017 legislative session with various outcomes for cancer prevention. Bryan Hannon, Indiana government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, released the following statement in response: “Health advocates across the state truly came together this legislative session to work hard for

April 21, 2017

ACS CAN volunteer Stretch Tuemmler was there to tell his story. He wanted to be sure Maine Senator Susan Collins understood the impact of the health care debate on cancer patients like him. He didn't expect to be featured in a New York Times article covering the event. Read

April 21, 2017
Tennessee

ACS CAN, American Lung Association, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids express outrage over tobacco company’s sponsorship of Chamber of Commerce’s annual Academies of Nashville awards gala.

April 21, 2017
Montana

Today, Governor Bullock offered hope to thousands of Montanans facing cancer and other chronic illnesses by signing into law House Bill 285 to improve their quality of life through palliative care.

April 20, 2017

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Chris Hansen sent a letter to U.S. House leadership this evening expressing concerns about the potential impact of a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA).

April 18, 2017
Maryland

On April 18, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 1-17 that will expand healthy drinks and snacks offered in county vending machines. At least 50 percent of items in machines will meet American Heart Association recommended nutrition standards for sugar, salt, fat and other measures, and every drink machine

April 17, 2017
Vermont

MONTPELIER - Cancer advocates, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the State House last week to meet with Vermont lawmakers about the need to support legislation that could help prevent cancer. The advocates were joined by local cancer researchers and other high profile Vermonters, including Ervin Bryson,

April 17, 2017
Kentucky

The 2017 Kentucky Legislative Session has ended. ACS CAN saw a major win (see below) on tobacco cessation legislation! We also saw progress on other critical issues that we will continue to push forward in the future. Save Lives and Money by Establishing Strong Tobacco Control Policies Tobacco Cessation