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February 6, 2015
New Hampshire

My wife Rachel was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in 1992. After many years of courageously fighting, we lost her in 2013. I want to prevent other families from having to experience what we did. That's why I've dedicated myself to the fight against cancer as a volunteer with

Cancer advocates "all aboard" train to lobby lawmakers

February 5, 2015
New Mexico

CONTACT: Stephanie Winn-McCorkle Cell: 916 802-4033 Email: [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY Cancer patients and survivors are “all aboard” campaign train to Santa Fe to lobby lawmakers Media Welcome to Ride Along! SANTA FE– Cancer survivors, caregivers and

2015 State Legislative Agenda

February 4, 2015
New Mexico

Cancer has become one of the most preventable and increasingly curable life-threatening diseases – but only if we take the steps necessary to prevent it outright, detect it early, and improve access to care. To this end, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in New Mexico is

Breast Density Legislation Would Standardize Patient Education and Empower Informed Decision Making

February 4, 2015

Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Steve Israel (D-NY) and Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced legislation today that will provide women and doctors information on breast density and its potential impacts on masking the presence of breast cancer.

New Data Show Large Disparities in Susceptibility to Secondhand Smoke

February 3, 2015

New data released today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health show that although secondhand smoke exposure in this country dropped by half between 1999 to 2000 and 2011 to 2012, this progress is not benefitting all populations equally.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Reacts to Governor's Budget

February 2, 2015
Ohio

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michelle Zimmerman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (888) 227-6446 Ext. 8601 E-mail: [email protected] American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Reacts to Governor’s Budget Columbus, Ohio – February 2, 2015 – This statement can be attributed to Jeff Stephens, director of government

President 's Budget Increases Funding for Cancer Research; Proposes Tobacco Tax to Fund Health Insurance for Kids

February 2, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC Feb 2, 2015 The president 's fiscal year 2016 budget sets an ambitious course for the national effort to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases such as cancer. The proposed three percent increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) would

2.1.15: ACS CAN Criticizes Governor for Cuts to Life Saving Cancer Services

February 1, 2015
New York

ACS CAN Strongly Criticizes Governor Cuomo for Cuts to Life Saving Cancer Services Download the testimony here. ALBANY – February 1, 2015 -- On Monday, February 2, 2015 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Vice-President of Government Relations Bill

Precision Medicine Initiative Promotes Progress in the Fight Against Cancer

January 30, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC January 30, 2015 The president 's Precision Medicine Initiative is an important investment in improving our understanding of the causes of and potential therapies for cancer - a disease that kills more than 1,600 people in America each day. The proposal would dedicate a combined $215 million for