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Letter in Omaha World Herald: Know the skin cancer threat

March 22, 2018
Nebraska

The following letter was published in the Omaha World Herald on February 12, 2018 Skin cancer is the most common form of all cancers in the United States and one that, despite repeated education efforts about the dangers of the sun and indoor tanning devices, continues to take the

Letter in Grand Island Independent: Raising tobacco costs will make impact

March 22, 2018
Nebraska

The following letter was published in the Grand Island Independent on March 4, 2018. The Nebraska Legislature is currently considering a number of proposals to increase the tax on tobacco in our state. I want to lend my voice to the chorus of supporters singing the praises of this

Rep. Carter Revives Indoor Tanning Bill Thursday with ‘Striker’

March 21, 2018
Arizona

PHOENIX – The Legislature will get another chance to protect children from unnecessary exposure to harmful UV radiation Thursday morning. Rep. Heather Carter, District 15, will employ a “striker” amendment. This will “strike everything” from bill SB 1290 and replace it with the language from the indoor tanning bill —

House Approves Right-To-Try Legislation Despite Serious Patient Safety Concerns

March 21, 2018
National

The House of Representatives tonight passed legislation that would change the process for accessing experimental drugs without including necessary patient safeguards. The Right-to-Try legislation was opposed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) along with more than 80 other organizations representing millions of patients.

ACS CAN and the American Cancer Society brief Congress on new cancer data

March 21, 2018
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network held a briefing on Capitol Hill last week to highlight the findings of the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures report released earlier this year.

Letter: Administration Action Should Not Undermine Access to Affordable, Comprehensive Health Coverage

March 20, 2018
National

Twenty organizations representing millions of patients and consumers across the country sent a letter to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury urging the administration to address patient concerns before finalizing troubling rules that as currently drafted would undermine access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage.

FDA Commissioner Announces Plan to Assess Role of Flavoring in Tobacco Initiation, Use and Cessation

March 20, 2018
National

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb today announced an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) aimed at assessing the role of flavoring in tobacco initiation, use and cessation.

2018 South Dakota Legislative Session Recap

March 20, 2018
South Dakota

The 2018 South Dakota Legislative Session ended on March 9 with 570 bills introduced. This was a significant increase from the 388 introduced in 2017 and 418 in 2016. The ACS CAN South Dakota team worked on many issues that will assist in the fight against cancer. Some key highlights

Assembly Designates March 2018 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 20, 2018
California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in both men and women in California. Awareness is key because this is a cancer that is treatable, curable, and in many cases, completely preventable. To shine a light on this important health issue, the