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This year, Albuquerque will have the unique opportunity to participate in a landmark new cancer research study, the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) , during the week of September 10-14. This study has the potential to shed new light on the causes of cancer, as well as

2013 was an exciting year at the State House. ACS CAN appreciates the support of our advocates around the state and look forward to working with you again on state issues starting in January as the South Carolina General Assembly starts the second year of a two year session. Please

The South Carolina General Assembly approved $1.5 million dollars for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings last week. This was a huge success for the people of South Carolina. Nancy Cheney, Director of Government Relations for South Carolina has been working with South Carolina lawmakers since January to provide funding

ACS CAN supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Thanks to all of our wonderful and dedicated volunteers we were able accomplish the following: Protecting Cancer Patient Access to Pain Management ACS CAN members successfully opposed a bill that

Statement from Michael Burgess, New York State Advocacy Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in support of Assembly bill 1115-A/Senate bill 1987-A, Assembly bill 4025/Senate bill 1643 and Senate 5215-A and Assembly bill A365-B New York State is poised to take progressive steps in saving lives from cancer.

For most people, testifying in front of Congress can be pretty scary. But for teenager Ian Lock, this was the easy part. Two years ago, he got injured during his high school football game.ξ It didn't seem like anything too out of the ordinary for a Friday night. Until, that