All Updates

A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New Jersey is last in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.

We are excited to announce The Pink Tea will be held on Tuesday, October 18th from 2:00-4:00 at Long Branch Baptist Church in Greenville. Join us as together we learn more about the work of the Best Chance Network and about living with metastatic breast cancer.

Did you know during the last 30 years, while we’ve made tremendous progress reducing cancer cases, the rate of melanoma—the most deadly form of skin cancer—has actually doubled! Tanning devices are part of the problem. In fact, melanoma is now the second most common cancer among people 15 to 29

PA Legislature is Missing an Opportunity to Improve the Health of Pennsylvanians

he American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has named Scott Hobson of Albany, NY as New York State grassroots manager. In this post Hobson will recruit and work with volunteers to most effectively involve them in our federal, state and local campaigns.

Silver Linings Most stories about cancer involve sadness, but for me this hasn’t been the case. Don’t get me wrong, there have been challenges; prostatectomy with serious life changing side effects and serious hormone therapy that is hard on a man’s body (about 55% of us die from cardiac events).

Building on similar measures adopted by nearly 80 cities and towns across Massachusetts, lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on selling tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to people under the age of 21.

2016 New York Budget & Legislative Priorities 107,840 New York State residents are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2015 Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health