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A Show of Support

May 20, 2009
National

A nationwide text message just went out, asking folks to show their support for the patients and caregivers who are in DC today fighting for health care reform. Here are some of the first replies: I am with you in the fight! It's time to insure all Americans. We desperately

It Just Won't Stop

May 20, 2009
National

More text messages of support for cancer advocates keep flooding in every minute. Here are some more messages of support: Go get em! U have my support and prayers! The time for quality coverage is now Please support health care reform! I m a cancer survivor! You need to pass

Update on Surviving the System Lobby Day

May 20, 2009
National

The May 20 "Surviving the System" Lobby Day is underway. Cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers are meeting with Members and their staff right NOW. At 8:30 this morning, the 27 cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers were given a great send off from Dan Smith, president of ACS CAN,

Text Messages of Support Continue

May 20, 2009
National

Arizona? Check. Florida? Check. Ohio? Check. Looks like ACS CAN's army of grassroots supporters all across the country are excited to supportξ Joni, and Tammy, and Cathy, and Glenn and Roseanne and all of the other "Surviving the System" advocates. Click the Read more link to see more messages of

Well, we asked for it

May 20, 2009
National

The deluge of text messages of support never stops. From messages like "Go get 'em" to "U R Heroes", the setiment has been felt here in DC.ξ Click the Read More link below to see the newest messages. We need to better healthcare for our cancer patients!! This has to

Lobby Day Attendee on Homepage of Roll Call

May 20, 2009
National

As of this post Phyllis Miller, one of the Surviving the System lobby day advocates, has her picture featured on the homepage of Roll Call (UPDATE: Page is no longer live, use this link to view ) Note: Comments for this post have been archived

U.S. Senate Committee Passes Critical Tobacco Legislation

May 20, 2009

The nation is one step closer to ending Big Tobacco's unfettered access to children in America with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s passage of legislation to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate the manufacturing, marketing and sale of tobacco products.

Broken Health Care System Fosters Treatment Delays and Strained Finances for Many Cancer Patients, According to New Poll

May 20, 2009

One in four people currently receiving cancer-related care has delayed treatment in the past year, and nearly one in three people under age 65 who have been diagnosed with cancer has been uninsured at some point since their diagnosis, according to a national poll released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).

Statement from Donald Distasio on Menu Labeling

May 19, 2009
New York

Representatives of the American Cancer Society participated in a press event in Albany on Monday morning calling for new laws to help combat obesity rates in New York. Below is a statement, just released, by Donald Distasio, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey.