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Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT) Announces Early Stage Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

July 31, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 31, 2009 -- Senator Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut announced today that he has been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer and will undergo treatment during the Congressional August recess. Below are comments from Otis W. Brawley, M.D., the Society's chief medical officer. "Our thoughts and

Senate Committee Shows Commitment to Making Cancer Research and Screening Funding a Top Priority

July 30, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 30, 2009 -- “Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee showed their commitment to the war on cancer today by voting unanimously to pass the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill out of committee. The legislation provides $30.75 billion for the National Institutes of

This Week in Health Care Reform

July 29, 2009
Maine

Note: This update will also cover the House of Representatives passage today of the FY10 Labor-HHS Appropriations legislation which provides funding for National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control. Health Care Reform On Capitol Hill This week, Capitol Hill was all health care,

ACS Supports Calorie Labeling in Albany

July 29, 2009
New York

ACS Supports Calorie Labeling in Albany

Statement on Signing of New Health Laws in New York State

July 29, 2009
New York

NEWS from the American Cancer Society For media inquiries, contact: In Rochester: Kim McMahon – 585-288-1951 x 126 (office) or 585-233-8441 (cell) [email protected] In Albany: Angela Pause Smith – 518.454.4039 (office) or 518.339-6339 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2009 NEW LAWS BRIDGE HEALTH

Review of New York's 2009 Legislative Session

July 27, 2009
New York

New York's Year by Peter Slocum Vice President of Advocacy American Cancer Society staff and volunteers took aim at key budget and policy goals in Albany this year, looking to protect existing programs and break new ground in the fight against cancer.

"If it is good enough for a Member of Congress..."

July 27, 2009
National

It has long been suggested that the American public should have access to the same health coverage as Members of Congress. So, ACS CAN decided to look at what Members get and see just how good it would be for someone who gets cancer, has a heart attack, or has

Minnesota, Tell Us Your Story!

July 24, 2009
Minnesota

Share Your Story Tell us how the current health care system has impacted you or someone you love who was diagnosed with cancer. Being uninsured lead to a late cancer diagnosis? Insurance company turn down your doctor's recommended treatment? Cancer screenings or treatments cause a financial hardship? Too much red

House Passes Legislation to Increase Funding for Cancer Research

July 24, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 24, 2009 -- “The House of Representatives today took a big step forward in the fight against cancer with passage of the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill. This important legislation would provide $30.9 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health