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Patient, Doctor and Chronic Disease Groups Urge Administration to Clarify Clinical Trials Coverage Guidance

June 18, 2013

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) together with 55 doctor and chronic disease groups sent a letter to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor today, urging the administration to issue regulations or guidance that ensures that routine medical costs are covered for patients enrolled in approved clinical trials, as required under the Affordable Care Act.

Success in the 2013 Legislative Session

June 17, 2013
Texas

In January, we listed several issues that were important to us in the 2013 session. In nearly every case, we succeeded in advancing strong cancer-fighting policies. Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) ACS CAN played a vital role in advocating for reform and full funding of CPRIT.

C5 "Excellence in Leadership" Awarded to American Cancer Society

June 10, 2013
New York

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) congratulates the American Cancer Society on receiving today’s “Excellence in Leadership Award” from the New York Citywide Colon Cancer Control Coalition (C5).

State Legislative Update Ending 6/07/13

June 10, 2013
South Carolina

The General Assembly completed it's regular session last week without finalizing the budget for 2014. Take a look at the Weekly Legislative Update to read more about what happened last week and how the budget is looking for Best Chance Network funding.

Candy Flavoring a Deadly Addiction

June 7, 2013
New York

Statement by Blair Horner, vice president of advocacy for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on legislation, S. 5686, introduced by Senator Patty Ritchie:

June 4, 2013 - How KY Scored on Pain Management Report Card

June 5, 2013
Kentucky

New Report: Kentucky Needs Improvement in Enacting Pain Management Policies for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases Nationwide, Most States Have Improved Pain Policies Since 2008 [Frankfort, KY] - [June 4, 2013] - Kentucky needs improvement in enacting policies that enhance

Movement Grows in States to Address Effective Pain Management for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases

June 4, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC A growing number of states are enacting policy measures that promote the delivery of effective pain management, according to a report released today. Over almost a decade, states have made considerable progress in enacting policies that enhance access to pain care, including the use of pain medications,

States Are Addressing Pain Management for Cancer Patients Better Than Ever

June 3, 2013
National

Pain management policies in the states are better than ever.

ACS CAN Mourns the Loss of a Champion in the Fight Against Cancer

June 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 3, 2013 Cancer patients and survivors nationwide are mourning the loss of Sen. Frank Lautenberg today. In his nearly 30 years in the U.S. Senate, he was an unyielding advocate for policies to protect our children from the deadly addiction of tobacco. He will be remembered for