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Once again, the Fernley Relay for Life has become an ACS CAN "Event" by signing up over 50 ACS CAN members. And, this year, the victory happened BEFORE their event. Thanks to Gidget Kelsey and the Fernley relay community!

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Statement on State Senate and Assembly Rejecting Funding Cuts and Consolidation for Cancer Services Program ALBANY, NY – March 11, 2015 – The New York State Senate and Assembly have both rejected proposed cuts from and consolidation of the New York

We are all just One Degree away from cancer. Each of us has a parent, a friend, a co-worker or a relative who has battled the disease. Yet funding for cancer research is down 26% since 2003, adjusting for inflation. Congress needs to know that we've had enough. It's time

"I needed somebody who could take my pain and suffering in hand and make that the focus of my treatment.Š— Those are the words of Eric Buck, a then 48-year old Massachusetts professor who was recovering from cancer. The person he needed was Dr. Vicki Jackson, chief of palliative care

As a member of his party's leadership team, Oklahoma State Representative Pat Ownbey has no shortage of people calling on him to champion their issues. That's why ACS CAN was so grateful he chose to lead an effort to help improve the quality of life for cancer patients and people

Legislation Prohibiting minors from using tanning beds was passed by the DC council and was signed by Mayor December 14, 2014. Thank you to all of our advocates and staff who help to make this possible .You voices were heard and you have made difference in preventing future generations from

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amber Hillman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 508-450-8690 [email protected] NEW HAMPSHIRE CANCER TREATMENT FAIRNESS COALITION ANNOUNCED Organizations across New Hampshire and Region Join Together to Advocate For Senate Bill 137 on Behalf of Cancer Patients MARCH