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May 3, 2017

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) took three actions that will likely undermine evidence-based cancer prevention efforts.

May 3, 2017
District Of Columbia

Patients, survivors and advocates from four leading public health organizations converged on District of Columbia City Hall on Wednesday to take part in the annual Day with City Councilmembers. The event was organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association (AHA), American Lung Association in DC (ALA in DC) and DC Tobacco Free Coalition.

May 3, 2017
Nebraska

The passage of the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Act creates state advisory council and gathers input from health care professionals on ways Nebraska can improve delivery of this type of integrated care.

May 3, 2017
California

Solana Beach, CA – Wearing black t-shirts that read, “Hello, my pre-existing condition is _________” filled in by felt pen, Solana Beach residents said “Enough is Enough!” as they joined the state’s major health organizations in urging Congress to keep their promise to ensure Californians with pre-existing conditions will

May 3, 2017
Michigan

More than 100 cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state traveled to the Michigan State Capitol today and called on the Legislature to prioritize the 57,600 Michiganders who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2017.

May 2, 2017
New York

ACS CAN Vice President of Government relations Bill Sherman spoke with Assemblymember Santabarbara about "Tobacco 21" and other important issues. https://youtu.be/TaPoq7Gzj0g

May 2, 2017

Seven patient advocacy organizations today laid out a joint set of principles to guide any efforts that seek to change the process of accessing unapproved therapies outside of a clinical trial, also known as compassionate use or expanded access.

May 2, 2017
Ohio

Columbus, OH – May 2, 2017 – This statement can be attributed to Jeff Stephens, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “The Ohio House of Representatives (OHR) has chosen Big Tobacco over buckeye kids. OHR passed a budget today that

May 2, 2017
Oklahoma

Senate Bill 765 will protect Oklahoma’s children from the dangers of indoor tanning.