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2016 Kentucky Legislative Roundup

May 10, 2016
Kentucky

2016 Kentucky Legislative Roundup Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer for Kentucky Youth • HB 196 and SB 108 —Restricting Minors’ Access to Tanning Devices . ACS CAN strongly supported HB 196 and SB 108, which would prohibit minors under the age 18 from using indoor tanning devices, thus

Local Cancer Survivor Travels to D.C. to Urge Congress to Fund Research

May 10, 2016
Missouri

Springfield Resident Joins Nearly 100 Volunteers From Across Country for ‘One Voice Against Cancer’ Lobby Day JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – May 9, 2016 — Local American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer Jerry Neville will join nearly 100 other cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, physicians

Senator Oelslager Received Distinguished Advocacy Award

May 10, 2016
Ohio

Oelslager-Distinguished_Advocacy_Award.docx FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michelle Zimmerman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (888) 227-6446 Ext. 8601 E-mail: [email protected] PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Senator Oelslager Received Distinguished Advocacy Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy Award is an Honor Bestowed by the American Cancer Society

Poll Finds 8 in 10 Likely Voters Support Increasing Cancer Research Funding

May 10, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. May 10, 2016 A poll, recently commissioned by the One Voice Against Cancer Coalition (OVAC), found that 89 percent of likely voters feel cancer research is too important to become a partisan issue and 81 percent favor an increase in federal funding for cancer research. American Cancer Society

Medicare Part B Proposal Could Create Barriers to Cancer Treatment

May 9, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. May 9, 2016 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSξCAN) filed comments with the Department of Health and Human Services today on the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Proposed Rule. A statement from ACS CAN President Chris Hansen on the potential impact of the rule on

Save Lives Campaign Hails New FDA Regulations on E-Cigarettes

May 5, 2016
California

Save Lives California today lauded an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will extend its authority to regulate e-cigarettes as tobacco products.

ACS CAN Oregon Applauds California's Action to Protect Youth from Big Tobacco

May 5, 2016
Oregon

ACS CAN California passes tobacco 21, Oregon urges law makers to follow suit

Skin Cancer Prevention

May 5, 2016
Massachusetts

Status of our 2015-2016 Skin Cancer Prevention Bill

FDA Issues Strong Regulation Finalizing Authority over All Tobacco Products

May 5, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 5, 2016 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued the final deeming regulation on all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, cigars, and hookah. The rule takes effect in August 2016. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network