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Under a federal court order issued today, the major U.S. tobacco companies will soon have to post signs telling the public the truth about the deadly consequences of cigarette smoking at nearly 200,000 retail outlets across the nation that sell cigarettes.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announces three new members – Dr. Roy Jensen, Susan Penfield and Dr. Karen M. Winkfield – alongside newly-elected leadership officers to the Board of Directors, with terms beginning on January 1, 2023. The Board provides leadership and guidance for

SOUTH PORTLAND – Today, the South Portland City Council will hold a first reading and vote on a proposed ordinance to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges City Council members to prioritize

The following was originally published in the Empire Report on December 6, 2022. With over 118,000 New Yorkers forced to hear the dreaded three words “you have cancer” every year, it’s easy to forget the incredible strides in early detection and treatment we’ve made in the last 20

PROVIDENCE — Ryan Strik has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the government relations director in Rhode Island. In this role, Strik will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in the state to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer. “Cancer has touched all of our

Hogan will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in the state to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer.

RICHMOND, VA– November 30, 2022 – A statement from Brian Donohue, Director of Government Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Virginia, follows on the death of Congressional Representative to Virginia’s 4 th District, Donald McEachin, from his battle with colorectal cancer: “We are incredibly saddened by

Washington, D.C.— Patient groups representing millions of people with serious health conditions submitted an amicus brief today urging the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas to preserve the requirement that private health insurers cover U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended preventive services without

Washington, D.C.— Patient groups representing millions of people with serious health conditions submitted an amicus brief today urging the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas to preserve the requirement that private health insurers cover U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended preventive services without