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ACS CAN Quoted in ABC News Story on Palliative Care

August 30, 2013
National

Dick Woodruff, ACS CAN Vice President of Federal Relations, was quoted in an ABC News story highlighting palliative care. ξThe article reflects on Nelson Mandela's use of palliative care as part of his treatment and the role it can play for all patients with serious diseases. Read the article

Report Shows Majority of States Falling Short on Policies to Fight and Prevent Cancer in 2013

August 15, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 15, 2013 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). As the changing health care landscape presents new opportunities to prevent a

HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP?

August 12, 2013
National

How does your state measure up in the fight against cancer? Our annual report - now in its 11th year - reports the progress of every state on key cancer issues.

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

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.

State takes big step toward more pain care

May 8, 2013
Maryland

State takes big step toward more pain care Posted: 5:24 pm Mon, May 6, 2013 By Alissa Gulin ,

Report Finds Majority of States Falling Short on Laws and Policies that Prevent Cancer and Save Lives

August 11, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 11, 2011 – A majority of states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In a year consumed by budget shortfalls and legislative challenges, many

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