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C5 "Excellence in Leadership" Awarded to American Cancer Society

June 10, 2013
New York

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) congratulates the American Cancer Society on receiving today’s “Excellence in Leadership Award” from the New York Citywide Colon Cancer Control Coalition (C5).

State Legislative Update Ending 6/07/13

June 10, 2013
South Carolina

The General Assembly completed it's regular session last week without finalizing the budget for 2014. Take a look at the Weekly Legislative Update to read more about what happened last week and how the budget is looking for Best Chance Network funding.

Candy Flavoring a Deadly Addiction

June 7, 2013
New York

Statement by Blair Horner, vice president of advocacy for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on legislation, S. 5686, introduced by Senator Patty Ritchie:

June 4, 2013 - How KY Scored on Pain Management Report Card

June 5, 2013
Kentucky

New Report: Kentucky Needs Improvement in Enacting Pain Management Policies for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases Nationwide, Most States Have Improved Pain Policies Since 2008 [Frankfort, KY] - [June 4, 2013] - Kentucky needs improvement in enacting policies that enhance

Movement Grows in States to Address Effective Pain Management for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases

June 4, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC A growing number of states are enacting policy measures that promote the delivery of effective pain management, according to a report released today. Over almost a decade, states have made considerable progress in enacting policies that enhance access to pain care, including the use of pain medications,

States Are Addressing Pain Management for Cancer Patients Better Than Ever

June 3, 2013
National

Pain management policies in the states are better than ever.

ACS CAN Mourns the Loss of a Champion in the Fight Against Cancer

June 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 3, 2013 Cancer patients and survivors nationwide are mourning the loss of Sen. Frank Lautenberg today. In his nearly 30 years in the U.S. Senate, he was an unyielding advocate for policies to protect our children from the deadly addiction of tobacco. He will be remembered for

Big Tobacco Targeting NY Kids with Fruit and Candy-Flavored Products

May 31, 2013
New York

A new analysis by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released for World No Tobacco Day spotlights a dangerous trend in tobacco marketing.

CANCER BRIEF: Flavored Tobacco

May 31, 2013
New York

Problem: Tobacco companies are increasingly offering sweet-flavored non-cigarette tobacco products. This shift in marketing coincides with a growing use of these products by minors. Solution: The Congress has banned cigarettes with certain characterizing flavors other than tobacco or menthol.