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Hearings to Fund Colorectal Screening Program & Raise Tobacco Tax Bookend Day at the Capitol Activities

March 9, 2017
Nebraska

ACS CAN volunteers will meet with their senators Tuesday, March 14, for the annual Day at the Capitol and will discuss three bills crucial to the health of Nebraska.

Senate Passes $1.50 Increase for Tobacco Products

March 9, 2017
New Mexico

Legislation to raise the state’s cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack and impose an equivalent tax on other tobacco products including cigars, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes, passed the state Senate on a vote of 24-16 on Wednesday.

Bill to Prevent Skin Cancer Advances to House Floor

March 9, 2017
New Mexico

New Mexico does not allow anyone under the age of 18 to buy tobacco because it is a known carcinogen. However, under current state law, teens can use tanning devices even though the World Health Organization has classified them as “carcinogenic to humans” – the same category in which they classify tobacco. A bill to change that is headed for a vote by the full House of Representatives this week.

Wisconsin Advocate Featured on CNN

March 9, 2017
Wisconsin

For Tiffany Koehler, ACS CAN Wisconsin advocate, Medicaid was her lifeline to lifesaving treatment after being diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She’s not alone. More than a million cancer patients and survivors rely on Medicaid for their care, and the current health care proposal in Congress could put access

ACS CAN Names Shott New Jersey State Government Relations Director

March 8, 2017
New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – March 8, 2017 -The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has named Brian Shott of Cinnaminson as New Jersey government relations director. In this post, Shott will oversee advocacy efforts promoting evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health

New Albany Resident Recognized for Cancer Advocacy

March 8, 2017
Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – March 8, 2017 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently honored New Albany resident Mary Kost with its Advocacy Volunteer of the Year award at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. The award recognizes the exemplary efforts of an individual who helps

Cancer advocates meet with US Rep Andy Harris

March 7, 2017
Maryland

About a dozen cancer patients, survivors and volunteers rallied outside the Salisbury office of U.S. Rep. Andy Harris earlier today to deliver the message that any changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) must maintain critical patient protections while ensuring that coverage is affordable and adequate. Any changes to the law should provide equal or better coverage of cancer prevention, treatment and follow-up care.

Coastal Carolina Baseball Coach Helps Kick Cancer During Annual Suits & Sneakers Event

March 7, 2017
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – (March 7, 2017) – Earlier today, Coastal Carolina Baseball Coach Gary Gilmore joined dozens of South Carolina legislators in lacing up their sneakers to demonstrate support for cancer survivors, patients and caregivers as well as to honor those who have lost their battle with the disease.

ACS CAN Submits Comments to CMS on Proposed Marketplace Health Insurance Changes

March 7, 2017

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network submitted comments to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services regarding proposed changes to marketplace health insurance plans. The submitted comments detail several ways the proposed rule could make it harder for cancer patients and survivors to access quality health insurance.