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American Cancer Society Launches Global Cancer Atlas To Empower Nations to Reduce their Cancer Burden

December 5, 2014

With the number of global cancer cases expected to increase by more than 50 percent by 2030, researchers around the globe have collaborated to create a new tool for global leaders to determine what actions they must take to better control cancer.

Defense Authorization Bill Would Undermine Military Efforts to Enact Effective Tobacco Control Policy

December 4, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- December 4, 2014 -- The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a Defense Authorization Act today that if enacted would have both a detrimental and a positive impact on the military's tobacco control efforts. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Director of

NCI Director Makes the Case for Getting Cancer Research Funding Back on Track

December 2, 2014

WASHINGTON -- December 2, 2014 -- National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director Dr. Harold Varmus today announced the institute's FY 2016 professional judgment budget request for $5.75 billion. Also known as the Bypass Budget, the request is the agency's annual estimation of the necessary investment to promote ongoing and promising research

Public Health Groups Unite to Call on Mayor to Veto Legislation

November 25, 2014
Maryland

Public Health Groups Unite to Call on Mayor to Veto Legislation that Would Weaken Popular Smoke-free Law Legislation would allow e-cigarettes to be used in restaurants, bars and casinos Baltimore, MD - Nov. 25, 2014 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action

11.24.14 News Release: Palliative Care Collaborative Announced

November 25, 2014
New York

For Immediate Release November 24, 2014 For media inquiries, contact: Marc Kaplan – 518-796-1038 (cell) [email protected] New York State Palliative Care Collaborative Announced to Promote Improved Quality of Life for Those with Chronic or Life-Limiting Illnesses Albany, NY-November 24, 2014--Thanksgiving is a time when families gather and

Strong New Menu Labeling Requirements Can Help People Make Informed Choices, Reduce Cancer Risk

November 25, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- November 25, 2014 -- Following is a statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the final menu labeling and vending machine labeling rules issued today by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): In an age when at least

Cancer Survivors Call for Missouri to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

November 21, 2014
Missouri

Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Missouri to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Legislation JEFFERSON CITY, MO – November 20, 2014 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is celebrating the American Cancer Society’s 39 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on

11.20.14 ACS CAN Launches #FightSmokingNY Social Media Campaign

November 20, 2014
New York

For media inquiries, contact: Marc Kaplan – 518-796-1038 (cell) [email protected] Take Selfies to Fight Smoking in New #FightSmokingNY Campaign Campaign Aligns with Great American Smokeout as New York Smoking Rates Soar New York, NY (November 20, 2014) – To celebrate

New York City Lobbying & Legislative Consulting Contract RFP

November 20, 2014
New York

New York City Lobbying & Legislative Consulting Contract RFP Request for Proposal Date: November 19, 2014 Response Due Date: December 5, 2014 To review the proposal go to here.