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House Votes ‘Yes’ to Protect Kids from Indoor Tanning, Sends Bill to Governor

April 25, 2017
Oklahoma

The Oklahoma House today approved Senate Bill 765, which prohibits the use of indoor tanning devices by minors under the age of 18.

Prince George's Council presents legislation aimed at preventing skin cancer

April 25, 2017
Maryland

COUNCIL PRESENTS LEGISLATION AIMED AT PREVENTING SKIN CANCER CB-40-2017 Restricts Minors from Indoor Tanning The Prince George’s County Council, during session on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, presented Council Bill 040-2017, legislation proposed by Council Member Mary Lehman (D) - District 1 prohibiting the use of indoor tanning

Public Health Advocates Call on Congress to End Cervical Cancer Deaths Worldwide

April 24, 2017

Advocates from Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon (PRRR) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will join 11 other public health organizations on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge lawmakers to help end cervical cancer deaths worldwide by integrating prevention and treatment into existing U.S. global health assistance programs.

ACS CAN Celebrates Wins, Decries Missed Opportunities for Cancer Prevention

April 22, 2017
Indiana

The Indiana General Assembly concluded its 2017 legislative session with various outcomes for cancer prevention. Bryan Hannon, Indiana government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, released the following statement in response: “Health advocates across the state truly came together this legislative session to work hard for

ACS CAN Volunteer Featured in New York Times article

April 21, 2017

ACS CAN volunteer Stretch Tuemmler was there to tell his story. He wanted to be sure Maine Senator Susan Collins understood the impact of the health care debate on cancer patients like him. He didn't expect to be featured in a New York Times article covering the event. Read

National Health Organizations Outraged by Big Tobacco’s Sponsorship of High School-Focused Event

April 21, 2017
Tennessee

ACS CAN, American Lung Association, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids express outrage over tobacco company’s sponsorship of Chamber of Commerce’s annual Academies of Nashville awards gala.

Governor Bullock Signs Palliative Care Legislation to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer, Chronic Disease Patients

April 21, 2017
Montana

Today, Governor Bullock offered hope to thousands of Montanans facing cancer and other chronic illnesses by signing into law House Bill 285 to improve their quality of life through palliative care.

AHCA Amendment Would Undermine Access to Coverage for Cancer Patients

April 20, 2017

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Chris Hansen sent a letter to U.S. House leadership this evening expressing concerns about the potential impact of a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA).

Montgomery County Council unanimously passes vending machine legislation

April 18, 2017
Maryland

On April 18, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 1-17 that will expand healthy drinks and snacks offered in county vending machines. At least 50 percent of items in machines will meet American Heart Association recommended nutrition standards for sugar, salt, fat and other measures, and every drink machine