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Statement on Nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn as FDA Commissioner

November 1, 2019
National

The White House announced today it will nominate Dr. Stephen Hahn, an oncologist and chief medical executive at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Putting the Power of the Purse Behind Cancer Research Funding

October 31, 2019
Maryland

In October, hundreds of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events took place all over the U.S. At these events, advocacy volunteers armed with a clipboard and a pen collected hundreds of petitions to urge Congress to increasae funding live-saving cancer research. Cancer research and prevention is working, resulting in a

Putting the power of the purse behind funding cancer research

October 31, 2019
District Of Columbia

In October, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event took place in our nation's capital. During the event, volunteers armed with a clipboard, and a pen collected hundreds of petitions to urge Congress to increasae funding live-saving cancer research. Cancer research and prevention is working, resulting in a 40% decline in

Senate Should Stop Tax Subsidies for Inadequate Health Plans

October 30, 2019
National

Today the U.S. Senate will vote on a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would stop Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of the Treasury guidance allowing individuals to use federal tax subsidies to purchase health insurance that does not meet coverage standards under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Health Organizations Call for Passage of State Legislation to Restrict the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

October 30, 2019
New York

Health organizations are asking the New York State Legislature to pass a package of bills that would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products.

Bill to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients Passes in House

October 30, 2019

The U.S. House has unanimously passed our bill to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors. This win was thanks to the hard work, persistence and dedication of ACS CAN volunteers who have tirelessly championed this bill. Earlier this year, ACS CAN challenged their volunteers to help

Eagle County Fights Big Tobacco at the Ballot

October 30, 2019
Colorado

Tobacco use is the no. 1 cause of preventable death in the country. In Colorado alone this year, 5,100 adults will die from smoking while 1,900 kids under age 18 will become new daily smokers. Teens in Colorado are also using electronic cigarette at alarming rates as the state and

ACS, ACS CAN, and Partner Groups Celebrate Victory in Lawsuit to Force FDA to Issue Rule on Graphic Warnings

October 29, 2019

On September 5, 2018, a federal judge ruled in favor of ACS, ACS CAN and other public health groups that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must expedite a rule requiring graphic warnings on cigarette packages and advertisements.

Palliative Care Bill Unanimously Approved by House of Representatives

October 28, 2019
National

Washington, D.C. – October 28, 2019 – Today the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). The bipartisan bill would increase federal research funding for palliative care, including pain and symptom management, and would establish palliative care education and training programs