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“Here is what we know, it is estimated that nearly 110,000 New Yorkers will be diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and that over 34,000 will die. We know that four cancers – lung, breast, colorectal and prostate – account for roughly half of all cancer diagnoses and half of all cancer deaths. Lung cancer is the number one killer, accounting for a quarter of all cancer deaths.

January 26, 2013 The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State Executive Chamber State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 Submitted via email Dear Governor Cuomo, Our organizations are deeply concerned about the toll tobacco takes on New Yorkers. While New York State has made great strides, smoking continues to

Governor Dayton prioritized the health of Minnesotans today by including $40 million for the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) in his budget recommendations.

Polling: New Jersey Voters Want State to Use Federal Funds to Cover Uninsured Through Medicaid [TRENTON, NJ] - Jan. 23, 2013 - Public opinion polling released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows that registered voters in New Jersey want the state

Our posting this week covers the first two weeks of the 120th session of the South Carolina General Assembly. There is certainly a lot of movement in South Carolina and we will you will take time to read our first 2013 report. If you have questions about legislation or would

CANCER CANDOR BLOG HIGHLIGHTS See Chris' blog for a look at ACS CAN's 2012 highlights and an inspirational guest blog by Dr. Richard Deming, a member of the ACS CAN Board, about his recent experiences hiking in the Himalayas with a group of cancer survivors