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MD Dermatologists and Health Advocates Mark World Cancer Day- Feb 4

February 6, 2014
Maryland

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer "Û¢ is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in young adults in the U.S and is on the rise. On average, one American dies from melanoma every hour. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,500 new cases of melanoma

CVS Stores Stop Selling Tobacco Oct. 1

February 5, 2014
National

Big health news on tobacco! CVS, the nationŠ—Ès second largest pharmacy chain, announced it will stop selling tobacco products at all of its stores on October 1. This announcement is further evidence of the impact ACS CAN and its volunteers are having in the fight against tobacco and cancer.

New FDA Ad Campaign Targets Teens

February 4, 2014
National

For the first time ever, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a national anti-tobacco advertising campaign geared at teenagers. The new campaign is a result of legislation that ACS CAN and its volunteers helped pass in 2009.

FDA Announces Inaugural Anti-Tobacco Public Education Campaign Targeting Youth

February 4, 2014

(ATLANTA) February 4, 2014 The American Cancer Society and ACS CAN are pleased that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is exercising its authority under the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and undertaking a significant and high-profile effort to reach youth before they become addicted to nicotine.

American Cancer Society Volunteer Featured in CDC National Advertising Campaign to Curb Tobacco Use

February 3, 2014

(ATLANTA) February 3, 2014 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's successful äóÖTips from Former Smokers ' campaign, which begins its third wave of advertising today, has already caused millions of Americans to take action to quit smoking. First launched in March 2012, the äóÖTips ' campaign is aimed

Rhode Island Paving the Way for Palliative Care

February 1, 2014
Rhode Island

When Palliative Care/Quality of Life Legislation was signed into law on July 11, 2013, Rhode Island became the state leading the nation in palliative care progress.

ACS CAN Statement on Rep. Henry Waxman's Retirement

January 30, 2014

WASHINGTON DC -- January 30, 2014 -- John R. Seffrin, chief executive of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), issued the following statement today in response to Rep. Henry Waxman's announcement that he would retire from Congress at the

Donate to make the fight against cancer a priority in Indiana!

January 29, 2014
Indiana

In 2014, ACS CAN will lead the charge to make the fight against cancer a priority in Indiana! You can join our efforts by donating today.

President Obama Touts Benefits for Cancer Survivors in State of the Union Address

January 29, 2014
National

In his annual address to Congress, President Barack Obama discussed those who have been helped by key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Cancer wasn't far from his mind. "Because of this law, no American can ever again be dropped or denied coverage for a preexisting condition