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Ensuring Access to Vaccines

July 17, 2026

Chaos and controversy have surrounded vaccines for the past year as a result of administrative action. From a public health perspective, vaccines are an essential part of prevention and care of cancer patients and their families. For example, vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis B (HBV) can prevent cancers

Public Health Groups Urge Court to Protect Access to Evidence-Based, Lifesaving Vaccines

July 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) led an amicus (or friend-of-the-court) brief on behalf of key national public health groups in support of plaintiffs in the American Academy of Pediatrics v. Kennedy lawsuit. This case is pending at the U.S. Court

Cancer Advocates Express Concern as San Francisco Board Rolls Back Smoke-Free Law

July 14, 2026
California

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance to exempt “cannabis cafes” from the smoke-free law. This jeopardizes public health and rolls back decades of hard-won protections of workers’ right to breathe clean, smoke-free air.

Public Health Groups, Pediatricians and Parents Sue FDA Over Policy Allowing the Marketing of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches

July 14, 2026
National

A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s new enforcement policy that allows e-cigarette and nicotine pouch products to be marketed and sold without the scientific review and marketing authorization required by federal law.

Cancer Advocates Express Concern as San Francisco Board Rolls Back Smoke-Free Law

July 14, 2026
California

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance to exempt “cannabis cafes” from the smoke-free law. This jeopardizes public health and rolls back decades of hard-won protections of workers’ right to breathe clean, smoke-free air.

Holding FDA Accountable for Regulation of New Tobacco Products

July 14, 2026

ACS CAN joined the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes, and the Truth Initiative, along with some individual plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency’s May 8, 2026,

Nevada Lawmakers Urged to Raise Tobacco Taxes to Improve Public Health and Reduce Youth Addiction

July 13, 2026
Nevada

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) called on the Nevada State Legislature to raise the state tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products during a meeting of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Revenue, Wednesday. Advocates hope to introduce a bill during the 2027 legislative session

ACS CAN Calls on Administration to Withdraw Rule that Jeopardizes Future of Cancer Research

July 13, 2026
National

Today, the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network submitted a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget strongly opposing a proposed rule that would change the federal government’s grantmaking framework.

Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials

July 13, 2026
National

Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health and health care professional organizations sent a letter to the Senate declaring their strong support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440/H.R. 3521). The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would help remove cost and geographic barriers that keep patients from enrolling and participating in clinical trials. The bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mark Warner (D-VA) in April 2026 and in the U.S. House of Representatives in May 2025 by Reps. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and August Pfluger (R-TX).