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Sugar-sweetened Beverages

April 16, 2018

Sugary drinks contribute to obesity, which is clearly associated with an increased risk of cancer development and recurrence, as well as decreased risk of survival, for many cancers. The city of Philadelphia enacted a tax on soda that was challenged in court. ACS CAN, along with 14 other public health

110 Cancer Patients and Survivors from Around the State Unite

April 16, 2018
Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH – April 16, 2018 – State legislators will hear firsthand from cancer patients and survivors tomorrow during Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol. The day-long gathering organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) draws cancer advocates from around the state to urge lawmakers

New ACS CAN report takes a closer look at the barriers patients face to join cancer clinical trials

April 16, 2018
National

Studies have shown that most patients are eager and willing to participate in clinical research, but that only a small fraction of them end up enrolling in clinical trials due to various enrollment barriers.

Midland Daily News: Don't take lifeline from cancer patients

April 14, 2018
Michigan

Reader's view: Don't take lifeline from cancer patients To the editor: I was diagnosed with cancer 31 years ago. Today, I'm cancer free. Unless you've gone through this fight yourself or walked through it with a loved one, it may be hard to understand just how difficult fighting can be

Federal agency considering proposal that could raise cost of health coverage for cancer patients and survivors

April 13, 2018
National

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is currently considering a proposal that could significantly increase the cost of health care for cancer patients and survivors.

Cancer Advocates Send ‘SOS’ to OK Capitol: Save Our Screenings to Save Lives

April 12, 2018
Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Cancer survivors, health professionals and students will convene at the Capitol on Monday, April 16, seeking restoration of the state’s Colorectal Cancer Screening Fund and protection for current life-saving programs. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest type of cancer in Oklahoma, and American Cancer Society Cancer Action

California Cancer Advocates Renew Campaign to Get Big Tobacco Money Out of State Elections

April 12, 2018
California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is rolling out its Snuff Tobacco Money Out of California Politics campaign for the 2018 election season. ACS CAN is once again challenging current officeholders and candidates for legislative and statewide offices to reject contributions from

Report Details Common Patient Barriers to Cancer Clinical Trial Enrollment

April 11, 2018
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today released a report examining the most common patient barriers to cancer clinical trial enrollment. Made public at ACS CAN’s annual national policy forum, the report found only about one in four (27%) patients has access to clinical trials where they are being treated. Yet, if asked to enroll in an available trial, more than half of eligible patients typically agree to do so.

ACS CAN Encouraged by Balanced Approach in Proposed Opioid Legislation

April 11, 2018
National

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) held a hearing on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Included in the proposal are several promising provisions that aim to address addiction while maintaining access to necessary relief for individuals fighting pain from cancer and