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February 16, 2022
Florida

Tampa, FL – January 13, 2022 – First Lady Jill Biden is expected to visit Miami and Tampa this week to speak to President Biden’s commitment on reigniting the Cancer Moontshot initiative, marking the first state visit since the president’s initial announcement at the White House earlier in

February 16, 2022
Florida

Tampa, FL – January 13, 2022 – First Lady Jill Biden is expected to visit Miami and Tampa this week to speak to President Biden’s commitment on reigniting the Cancer Moontshot initiative, marking the first state visit since the president’s initial announcement at the White House earlier in

February 15, 2022

Statement from ACS CAN on the confirmation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf

February 15, 2022

Statement from ACS CAN on the confirmation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf

February 15, 2022
West Virginia

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Kristy Young CHARLESTON, W. Va. – “Today, Sen. Tom Takubo introduced legislation to increase the tax on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack with a parallel tax on all other tobacco products. This is an important step

February 14, 2022
Iowa

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network commends the House Education Committee for advancing legislation (HF 2264) that would require radon testing and mitigation in Iowa schools. The Gail Orcutt, School Radon Safety Bill now goes to the full House for a vote.

February 10, 2022
North Carolina

GARNER, NC – February 10, 2022 – A recent study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that cancer patients living in states with lower Medicaid income eligibility limits, such as North Carolina, had worse survival rates for most cancers in comparison to those living in the 38

February 9, 2022
Michigan

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Andrew Schepers LANSING, MICH. – “Today, Gov. Whitmore introduced her proposed budget, which fails to increase funding for programs that could reduce cancer incidence and deaths. As we mark Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, ACS CAN

February 8, 2022

TALLAHASSEE, FL – February 4, 2022 – Today, the Senate released their budget priorities for the 2022 session including a dedicated $1.83 million in funding for the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection as part of their priorities. The below is a statement on behalf of