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IOM Report Predicts Raising Age to Purchase Tobacco Could Reduce Tobacco Initiation Among Next Generation

March 12, 2015

“A report released today by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) predicts that raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products has the potential to dramatically improve public health in this country.

3.11.15 Statement on Senate and Assembly Rejecting Funding Cuts to CSP

March 11, 2015
New York

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Statement on State Senate and Assembly Rejecting Funding Cuts and Consolidation for Cancer Services Program ALBANY, NY – March 11, 2015 – The New York State Senate and Assembly have both rejected proposed cuts from and consolidation of the New York

It's Time to Increase Funding for Cancer Research

March 11, 2015
National

We are all just One Degree away from cancer. Each of us has a parent, a friend, a co-worker or a relative who has battled the disease. Yet funding for cancer research is down 26% since 2003, adjusting for inflation. Congress needs to know that we've had enough. It's time

Another Palliative Care Success Story

March 11, 2015
National

"I needed somebody who could take my pain and suffering in hand and make that the focus of my treatment.Š— Those are the words of Eric Buck, a then 48-year old Massachusetts professor who was recovering from cancer. The person he needed was Dr. Vicki Jackson, chief of palliative care

Why an Influential Oklahoma Lawmaker is Championing Palliative Care in His State

March 11, 2015
National

As a member of his party's leadership team, Oklahoma State Representative Pat Ownbey has no shortage of people calling on him to champion their issues. That's why ACS CAN was so grateful he chose to lead an effort to help improve the quality of life for cancer patients and people

Legislation Prohibiting Minors from Using Tanning Devices signed by Mayor

March 10, 2015
District Of Columbia

Legislation Prohibiting minors from using tanning beds was passed by the DC council and was signed by Mayor December 14, 2014. Thank you to all of our advocates and staff who help to make this possible .You voices were heard and you have made difference in preventing future generations from

New Hampshire Cancer Treatment Fairness Coalition Announced

March 9, 2015
New Hampshire

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amber Hillman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 508-450-8690 [email protected] NEW HAMPSHIRE CANCER TREATMENT FAIRNESS COALITION ANNOUNCED Organizations across New Hampshire and Region Join Together to Advocate For Senate Bill 137 on Behalf of Cancer Patients MARCH

ACS CAN, Stand Up To Cancer Join to Boost Medical Research Funding and Save More Lives from Cancer

March 9, 2015

WASHINGTON (March 9, 2015) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced an unprecedented joint effort to save more lives from cancer by boosting the nation's investment in groundbreaking cancer research. The launch of the One Degree campaign brings together

Varmus Made Major Progress at NCI Despite Challenges

March 5, 2015

WASHINGTON -- March 4, 2015 -- Following is a statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in response to the announcement that Harold Varmus, M.D., willξstepξdown as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI): Dr. Varmus achieved major accomplishments during nearly five