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August 16, 2010
New York

Gov. Paterson has signed "The Palliative Care Patient Information Act," strongly backed by the American Cancer Society, which is designed to give patients and their families more control over critical treatment decisions, and over pain and palliative care options.

August 16, 2010

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network filed comments on the ‘Grandfather’ rule in the Affordable Care Act in an effort to more clearly define which plans will be exempt from certain provisions in the law.

August 13, 2010
Connecticut

On Tuesday, the House returned to Washington, DC during their August recess to vote on the six-month extension of FMAP funding. The federal funding will protect state health programs and benefits for low-income cancer patients and families across the country.

August 13, 2010
Maine

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff . Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care

August 13, 2010
Massachusetts

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff . Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care

August 13, 2010
Vermont

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff . Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care

August 11, 2010
New York

What are New York's cigarette tax hikes accomplishing? Fewer smokers. Fewer smoking related illnesses. Fewer cancer deaths.

August 11, 2010
New York

Statement from Donald Distasio, Chief Executive Officer, American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey on new study showing cigarette sales have dropped since New York raised excise taxes.

August 10, 2010
Nevada

In an effort to spread the word about ACS CAN activities in Nevada, we have made a Facebook page. Please join today !