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American Cancer Society Volunteer Featured in CDC National Advertising Campaign to Curb Tobacco Use

February 3, 2014

(ATLANTA) February 3, 2014 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's successful äóÖTips from Former Smokers ' campaign, which begins its third wave of advertising today, has already caused millions of Americans to take action to quit smoking. First launched in March 2012, the äóÖTips ' campaign is aimed

Rhode Island Paving the Way for Palliative Care

February 1, 2014
Rhode Island

When Palliative Care/Quality of Life Legislation was signed into law on July 11, 2013, Rhode Island became the state leading the nation in palliative care progress.

ACS CAN Statement on Rep. Henry Waxman's Retirement

January 30, 2014

WASHINGTON DC -- January 30, 2014 -- John R. Seffrin, chief executive of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), issued the following statement today in response to Rep. Henry Waxman's announcement that he would retire from Congress at the

Donate to make the fight against cancer a priority in Indiana!

January 29, 2014
Indiana

In 2014, ACS CAN will lead the charge to make the fight against cancer a priority in Indiana! You can join our efforts by donating today.

President Obama Touts Benefits for Cancer Survivors in State of the Union Address

January 29, 2014
National

In his annual address to Congress, President Barack Obama discussed those who have been helped by key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Cancer wasn't far from his mind. "Because of this law, no American can ever again be dropped or denied coverage for a preexisting condition

New York 2014 Legislative Agenda

January 28, 2014
New York

New York 2014 Legislative Agenda 2014-15 Budget Priorities: Tobacco Control Program Funding: Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer. The vast majority of cases are caused by smoking, yet New York has slashed its tobacco control budget in half since 2007. During that time, New York

Families Affected by Cancer to Gather Across the Country to Watch State of the Union

January 28, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.ξ January 28, 2014 Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on the president to commit to keeping the fight against cancer a top national priority. Cancer advocates will gather across the country tonight to watch President Obama 's State of the Union address, sending a message

Statement of ACSCAN on Governor Cuomo's Proposed 2014-2015 Budget

January 27, 2014
New York

Statement of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on Governor Cuomo’s Proposed 2014-2015 Budget New York Drops from 5th to 21st in Tobacco Control Efforts; Citizens of New York Lead the Way in Cancer Fight While State Funds Decline January 22, 2014 This month, the American

New Surgeon General 's Report Sets Path Forward to End Tobacco Epidemic

January 17, 2014

ATLANTA) January 17, 2014 The U.S. Surgeon General 's Report on the Health Consequences of Smoking released today celebrates progress in reducing tobacco 's toll over the past 50 years and offers a prescription for ending the epidemic of death and disease caused by tobacco products. This new report