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April 15, 2020
New York

A survey has been released reporting the extent to which COVID-19 is touching cancer patients.

April 15, 2020
Hawaii

Check out the April 2020 Hawaii-Pacific Newsletter This month's newsletter includes: A message from Uri, State Lead Ambassador, State and Federal Update, Adjusting to Covid-19; No One Fights Cancer Alone Campaign; Lights of Hope

April 15, 2020
North Carolina

Washington, D.C.—Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic environment.

April 15, 2020
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic environment.

April 15, 2020
National

Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic environment.

April 13, 2020
New York

Highlights of the 2020-2021 Enacted New York State Budget related to ACS CAN Advocacy. We maintained funding for Cancer screening, tobacco control and obesity prevention. We also had wins related to pharmacy sales, e-cigarettes, tobacco coupons, advertising, selling to minors, vaping and Medicaid prescriber prevails.

April 9, 2020
National

Washington, DC — The nation’s nonprofits are on the frontlines in our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, working tirelessly to serve the people who need our services despite facing challenging circumstances within our own organizations. If we are to continue to provide the desperately needed services for individuals and

April 8, 2020
Alaska

Anchorage, ALASKA – Anchorage voters defeated Proposition 11, which would have weakened the city smoke-free law and allowed onsite marijuana consumption. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) opposed Proposition 11. Following is a statement from Emily Nenon, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Alaska government

April 8, 2020
North Carolina

In response to the N.C. General Assembly’s call for policy recommendations addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) of North Carolina, is advocating for the following: