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ANCHORAGE—The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot on hold, but one thing that hasn’t stopped is cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) wants to hear from anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, is a caregiver for someone with the disease or is a healthcare provider

Hundreds of cancer survivors and advocates are participating in a virtual Day at the Capitol to ask lawmakers to preserve funding for lifesaving screenings.

Annapolis, Md. —Today, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed bill HB732, which included line items for increasing the state cigarette tax by $1.75 per pack and earmarking $18.25 million toward tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

Washington, D.C. – May 5, 2020 – As part of #GivingTuesdayNow, Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace is teaming up with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today to raise funds for the public policy advocacy organization through a Gamers vs. Cancer virtual live stream event. While playing

Washington, D.C. – The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal from tobacco industry allies today that would have further delayed the implementation of federal guidance that will require e-cigarette and cigar manufacturers to submit product applications to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

April 30, 2020 – As part of #GivingTuesdayNow, Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace will be teaming up with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on Tuesday, May 5, to raise funds for the organization through a Gamers vs. Cancer virtual live stream event. While playing the

On May 5, state Rep. Steven Mentzer (R, Lancaster) and patient advocates from across Pennsylvania will host a virtual press conference to encourage legislators to prioritize HB 1194 (SB 920). If passed, the bill would curb restrictive prior authorization and step therapy (fail first) practices imposed by health insurers.