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Letter To The Editor Encouraging Bipartisan Health Care Reform

November 10, 2017
Nebraska

ACS CAN advocate's letter featured in the Lincoln Journal Star

Letter To The Editor On Closing Loophole On Colonoscopy Payments

November 10, 2017
Nebraska

ACS CAN advocate's letter featured in the North Platte Telegram.

“Yes” Vote on Question 2 Is A Win for All Mainers

November 8, 2017
Maine

AUGUSTA - Yesterday, Maine voters cast their ballots in support of Question 2, which moves to increase access to health care for low-income state residents. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the passage of this initiative. The following statement can be attributed to Hilary Schneider, director

Tax Bill Could Pose Problems for Cancer Patients; Cancer Research

November 8, 2017
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to House leadership and committee chairs asking that they reconsider provisions of their tax proposal that could harm cancer patients. Specifically, ACS CAN opposes eliminating the medical expense deduction and ending tax credits for developing so-called “orphan drugs”.

Public Health and Medical Groups Support U.S. Senate and House Bills to Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Nationwide

November 8, 2017
National

ACS CAN and four leading public health organizations support the legislation introduced this week that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 nationwide.

ACS CAN volunteer speaks on Capitol Hill about cancer research funding

November 7, 2017
Maryland, National

Jackie Beale, an ACS CAN volunteer from Maryland, knew her family’s history of cancer put her at risk. Today, sitting in front of key aides to members of Congress, she made sure they understood why that was so important. In 2002, while performing a self-breast exam, Jackie felt a small

VT Insurance Carriers and providers issue protocol to improve compliance with zero cost mammography law

November 3, 2017
Vermont

Our voices have been heard! Today, Vermont insurance carriers and providers issued a protocol to standardize coding for screening mammograms. This determination will help ensure that Vermonters receive mammograms at no cost, as the law intends. This is a significant win in our campaign to improve access to lifesaving mammograms!

Law Protecting Oklahoma’s Children from Deadly Indoor Tanning Devices Goes into Effect

October 31, 2017
Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY -- A new law in Oklahoma prohibiting minors from using indoor tanning devices goes into effect Nov. 1. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supported the measure and worked alongside lawmakers and skin cancer survivors to advocate for the passage of Senate Bill 765. Young

San Francisco’s Law on Sugar-sweetened Beverage Advertising

October 31, 2017

San Francisco passed an ordinance requiring advertisers of sugar-sweetened beverages to place a warning on specific types of advertisements stating that the product "contributes" to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.