ACS CAN advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. Nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of @AmericanCancer.
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#NationalCancerSurvivorsDay is a chance to celebrate survivors and their experiences. We're grateful to our advocates who share their stories to help fight cancer. We'll continue to honor you by advocating for policies to improve the quality of life for patients and survivors.
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Exec Order could leave millions of cancer patients unable to get coverage & others could get inadequate benefits. bit.ly/2xBbTRP
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Why are we asking Senators: Vote no? Read why the health bill is bad for cancer patients/survivors #KeepUsCovered goo.gl/HSyWCE
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We’re joining 15 other organizations to ask every US Senator to vote NO on #GrahamCassidy. Bill would end pre-ex protections #KeepUsCovered.
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We’re joining 15 other organizations to ask every US Senator to vote NO on #GrahamCassidy. Bill would end pre-ex protections #KeepUsCovered.
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We’re joining health partners to ask President Trump to put kids 1st & prohibit all e-cigarette flavors. FDA delays let the tobacco industry target kids with flavors & addict them to e-cigarettes. The president has the power to tell Big Tobacco our kids’ health isn’t for sale.
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Great news! The U.S. House just passed The Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act, a bill aimed at improving access to clinical trials for communities of color and decreasing health disparities.
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We’re thrilled the President Biden has committed to a huge investment in the fight against cancer. We urge the administration to both prioritize innovation and sustain robust funding for cancer research that has saved countless lives over the last 50 years. #PresidentialAddress
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We & other orgs say we need practical bipartisan effort to strengthen coverage. #GrahamCassidy not it #KeepUsCovered goo.gl/hdcZzy
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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network & our volunteers are deeply saddened by the passing of AZ Sen. John McCain. We will continue to advocate for cancer research funding & evidenced-based policies that reduce death & suffering from cancer: goo.gl/sCqUWo
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BREAKING: The Senate passed a bill that will make health care more affordable for millions of cancer patients, survivors & their loved ones.
ACS CAN volunteers sent scores of messages to lawmakers & it made a difference. Thank you for your work to make this happen!
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We agree, @POTUS. Let’s all work together to end cancer as we know it for everyone.
Congress, join @POTUS' commitment to keep the momentum with the progress we’ve made.
In a climate of strained budgets & hard choices, saving lives should be non-negotiable. #SOTU #CancerMoonshot
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New look, same mission: We make cancer a top priority for policymakers at all levels of government to improve the lives of all cancer patients.
We’re more determined than ever to stand with our volunteers to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. #EveryCancerEveryLife
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Ending the week celebrating two wins: A recent big increase in lifesaving federal cancer research funding and hearing that our friend and cancer research champion @ReallyMarcia is cancer-free #CancerCANdor goo.gl/7FwsW6
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Supreme Court has upheld the ACA. We’re overjoyed & relieved, like so many cancer patients & survivors, w/the decision to uphold the law. This will #keepuscovered & means patients/survivors won’t have to worry that having a pre-ex condition=being denied comprehensive health ins.
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Because of your hard work, we prevented a bill would have been devastating to cancer patients from passing! #KeepUsCovered
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ACS CAN & @AmericanCancer CEO Dr. Karen Knudsen and President Lisa Lacasse will proudly be representing our volunteers from across the nation and millions of cancer patient and survivors for @POTUS #CancerMoonshot announcement today at the White House.
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“We cannot and we will not negotiate with cancer. We’re proud that our cancer lens creates an opportunity for lawmakers to reach across the aisle and advance key legislative priorities nationwide.” -ACS CAN President @LLacasseACSCAN #CancerLobbyDay
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80 million people in the United States count on #Medicaid for critical, lifesaving health care, including cancer screenings and treatment. (1/2)
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They did it! After months of delay, Congress passed a budget that increases funding for lifesaving #cancer research. Thousands of amazing ACS CAN volunteers helped make it happen. Thank you!
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Her husband.Her friends.Her former partner.Her grandpa. @ReallyMarcia has too many. #OneDegree goo.gl/eU9K0e
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This is extraordinary. We’ve reached our goal of increasing federal cancer research funding by $1bil. And YOU did this. You asked Congress to increase cancer research funding by $1bil for your #OneDegree & w/budget passed, it happened.
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Congress is poised to give @NIH its largest funding boost in 15 years, including a $275 million increase for @theNCI & increased funding for prevention! bit.ly/2IHM61f
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Almost 700 cancer advocates are heading to Washington, D.C. in just a few days. Learn more about how their participation in Leadership Summit and Lobby Day will push the needle in our fight against cancer. fightcancer.org/news/almost-…
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U.S. House just passed a bill prohibiting flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes & all flavored e-cigarettes. This is a big victory in the fight against Big Tobacco and their targeting of teens and communities of color.
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Tonight, we honored more than 40,000 people touched by cancer at #LightsofHope. Some are our loved ones, some are people we admire or want to thank - but each has a connection to cancer, and their names shined bright when they lit up the Lincoln Memorial. #CancerLobbyDay
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We welcome Dr. Karen E. Knudsen as the new CEO of ACS & ACS CAN. As an NCI-funded researcher and the head of a major cancer research institution, she knows firsthand the critical role gov plays in saving more lives from cancer, and the importance of funding for cancer research.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Karen E. Knudsen as the new CEO of ACS and @ACSCAN. Dr. Knudsen makes history as the first woman CEO and first scientific researcher to lead ACS since 1945. pressroom.cancer.org/CEO-Ann…
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Ending cancer as we know it means ensuring everyone has equitable access to lifesaving cancer screenings and treatments. We must ensure #CancerMoonshot focuses on eliminating #healthdisparities so all communities will benefit.
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Big News! #PCHETA, our palliative care bill, was just unanimously approved by the House! Now we need the Senate to take up the bill to keep moving forward. Read our full statement on how today’s vote will #MakeTodayBetter for cancer patients/survivors bit.ly/2mEFd6Z
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10,000+ #LightsOfHope line Constitutions Gardens, honoring those who have been touched by cancer & remembering those we’ve lost.
These are just some of 70,000 bags nationwide. Together, we’re sending a clear message to Congress: Make cancer a national priority. #CancerLobbyDay
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We are ready @POTUS to join you in this reignited #CancerMoonshot. Our work has already led to the cancer death rate for men and women combined falling 32% from its peak in 1991 to 2019 and we are excited to join your goal of a 50% decrease over the next 25 years.
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Cancer patients, survivors & others w/pre-existing conditions must be protected. We can’t go back to when cancer patients couldn’t get health insurance coverage because they exceeded a lifetime limit or were denied coverage because they survived cancer #CancerVotes #Debates2020
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The administration has taken an important 1st step with its intention to remove most flavored e-cigarettes from the market, but any final guidance needs to restrict all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, flavored cigars & menthol cigarettes bit.ly/2kEVvzh
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We’ve joined several patient groups in a legal brief to defend protections for people w/pre-ex conditions. An ongoing lawsuit against the ACA could be devastating for people with cancer and other serious health needs. #KeepUsCovered #ProtectPatientsNow goo.gl/TyY9c8
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The House just passed a bill that makes the biggest cut to #Medicaid in history & kicks millions off health coverage.
This will have a lasting impact on the fight against cancer. Health care costs will ⬆️& those who need screening/preventive care could have to go without. (1/2)
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Good news! Cigarettes are regulated now e-cigs, all cigars to be regulated too! TY @FDATobacco for keeping kids safe
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“We were pleased to hear the President again call on lawmakers, health care providers, the cancer community at large and the American people to join together” to address the cancer burden. ACS & ACS CAN CEO Dr. Karen Knudsen #SOTU #CancerMoonshot fightcancer.org/releases/pre…
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“We commend President Biden for reigniting the #CancerMoonshot to accelerate his commitment to ‘end cancer as we know it,’” says Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of @ACSCAN and @AmericanCancer. fightcancer.org/releases/whi…
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With updated guideline from @AmericanCancer calling for colorectal cancer screening to begin at age 45, #ACSCAN stands ready to work w/state & federal officials regarding new guideline & the importance of expanding coverage for screening of this age group goo.gl/6P55L8
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A heartbreaking loss of someone so young, especially for kids who got to see a superhero who looked like them for the first time. And a reminder that cancer doesn’t care if you are young or old, a celebrity or not…or if you’re a superhero.
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“I’m so incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead this organization toward our mission to end death and suffering from cancer through public health policy change.” @LLacasseACSCAN begins her 1st week as the new president of #ACSCAN today. Goo.gl/Lo3BrK
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Thank you @LeviWallace39! We are SO excited that @BuffaloBills cornerback Levi Wallace is gaming to support us on #GivingTuesdayNow! Make sure to join in at 3pm EST on Tuesday. #Fortnite #twitch #gamersvscancer
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BREAKING: @US_FDA released its proposed rules today to eliminate menthol cigarettes and all flavors in all cigars. Here's why it's important to our work fighting cancer. 🧵1/7 fda.gov/news-events/press-an…
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Expanding access to #Medicaid saves lives from cancer. Yet in 12 states, lawmakers refuse to expand it for 2 million+ people.
It’s an injustice that so many are denied access to quality, affordable care—simply because of where they live. Congress must take action to #CloseTheGap
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Countdown to #CancerLobbyDay, which starts this Sunday. What is it? It’s when #ACSCAN vols from across the country go to DC to learn, trade ideas & meet with lawmakers to talk about making cancer a national priority.
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.@AmerCancerCEO: We have 3 messages for Congress:
1️⃣ Cancer research saves lives.
2️⃣ Early detection saves lives.
3️⃣ We need to do something for prostate cancer. It will account for almost one third of cancer diagnoses in men in the US this year. #PSAForHIMAct
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It passed! Our bill to #MakeTodayBetter by improving the quality of life for cancer patients & survivors just PASSED unanimously in the House! TY to our vols who have worked so hard to make this happen. Now, on to getting this passed in the Senate! goo.gl/zsg5m3
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Like so many, @potus knows first-hand the impact of this disease. @ACSCAN & @AmericanCancer stand ready to work w/the President & lawmakers to prioritize cancer research funding, prevention, treatment & survivorship to ensure there is equitable access to advances against cancer.
The fight against cancer is personal for me, like it is for so many Americans. And I’m committed to doing everything I can as president to end cancer as we know it. This afternoon, I brought together a bipartisan group of lawmakers to discuss how we can get it done.
ALT President Biden meets with lawmakers in the Oval Office
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The president elevated the importance of funding for pediatric cancer research in his State of the Union address tonight. #ACSCAN is calling on Congress & the administration to fully fund the #STARAct in the budget #SOTU bit.ly/2UJHSv3
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The blue shirts were out in droves yesterday!👕
Nearly 530 ACS CAN volunteers from all 50 states and Puerto Rico met with members of Congress in virtual meetings and on Capitol Hill. #CancerLobbyDay
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Join 45 health orgs asking every Senator to vote no on #GrahamCassidy by calling your Senator acscan.org/callnow #KeepUsCovered
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We can’t get distracted. We need practical, bipartisan efforts to strengthen health coverage. #KeepUsCovered goo.gl/PbaM91
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Our @ACSCAN & @AmerCancerCEO Gary Reedy, along with heads of partner health orgs, made it clear during a meeting about vaping @WhiteHouse today that we can’t compromise on the health of our kids & the President must prohibit all e-cigarette flavors. apnews.com/cc22e243519e40b49…
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You did it. Your calls, emails, meetings, social media stopped a bill that would have stripped millions of their coverage. #KeepUsCovered!
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Making their way downtown, walking fast, faces pass, and they’re Congress bound! #CancerLobbyDay
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We're calling on @POTUS to finalize the FDA's proposed rules to #ProhibitMenthol cigarettes and flavored cigars immediately.
To reach the #CancerMoonshot goals, we must meaningfully address tobacco use. @WHOSTP must act now.
We can't keep these deadly products on the market.
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We did it! The STAR Act was signed into law late yesterday. The bill will expand research into childhood cancer by studying new and better treatment for children battling cancer. goo.gl/fcvM5M
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With 294 bipartisan cosponsors, #PCHETA was just unanimously voted out of the U.S. House! Elected officials recognize the critical role palliative care plays in improving quality of life for people living with serious illnesses like cancer #MakeTodayBetter bit.ly/2q3Aa4I
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We applaud the admin’s decision to eliminate menthol in cigarettes and all flavors in cigars. This long-awaited action will curb Big Tobacco’s ability to lure Black communities and youth into a lifetime of tobacco use, which causes 1/3 of cancer deaths. bit.ly/332Ko5T
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It’s unjust to force a cancer patient to choose between curing their cancer or feeding their family. It’s time for @SenSchumer & @Sen_JoeManchin to commit to keeping paid family and medical leave in the #BuildBackBetterAct. secure.fightcancer.org/site/…
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🎉 Congress passed a huge increase in funding for cancer & medical research & it was just signed into law. It means new cures, better ways to prevent cancer and new innovations for diagnosing cancer earlier and saving more lives. #FundCancerCures
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They’re here, and they’re ready to fight cancer. Hundreds of our vols have arrived from every state, #PuertoRico & #Guam as #CancerLobbyDay kicks off today. We're just starting our awards dinner now, and here's a peek. Let’s get to work!
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This #InternationalWomensDay, @ACSCAN is proud to have incredible leader @LLacasseACSCAN elevating the voices of cancer patients and their loved ones nationwide who are advocating for public policy change that is saving lives.
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Nearly 700 cancer advocates will make their voices heard in DC next week at #CancerLobbyDay! More on #CancerCANdor bit.ly/2xTs12v
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#ACSCAN is proud to expand our partnership w/ @dstinc1913. Together, we can help save more lives. #CancerCANdor bit.ly/2x6e9BG
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Proposed Senate health care bill threatens to harm coverage for millions of cancer pts & survivors goo.gl/4mLJjJ #KeepUsCovered
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#ACSCAN is proud to partner w/ @dstinc1913. Together, we can reach more communities & save more lives. #CancerCANdor
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Senate committee approves $2 billion increase for medical research at NIH. Thank you @RoyBlunt & @PattyMurray for your continued bipartisan commitment to investing in critical cancer research #FundCancerCures goo.gl/xwrhy1
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You don’t find new cures for cancer by cutting cancer research funding. But the proposed White House budget includes a cut to research $$ compared to this year’s plan. Tell Congress #NoCutsForCancer goo.gl/BULz5M
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This is a big win in the fight against colorectal cancer that you’ve worked hard for! We’ve worked for years to get a bill passed to #closeCRCloophole & keep seniors from getting unexpected bills after a colonoscopy & that bill has been signed into law!
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Leadership Summit and Lobby Day is officially underway! 🙌 Hundreds of ACS CAN volunteers representing congressional districts across the United States arrived in Washington, DC today to meet with their lawmakers and honor those touched by cancer. #CancerLobbyDay #LightsOfHope
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Thank you! House passed their budget for next year w/an increase in fed cancer research funding, thanks, in part, to your hard work. But it wasn’t quite enough to continue progress for lifesaving treatments & cures. We’ll keep fighting for enough research $$ to save lives.
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ICYMI: E-cigarettes,all cigars&hookah now to be regulated! TY to our vols for keeping up pressure to make it happen!
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Wow! Thanks to your hard work & persistence, the House bill to #MakeTodayBetter for cancer patients just passed! We’re 1 step closer to helping cancer patients, survivors & our families have better quality of life during treatment & beyond.
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Say it loud. Cancer is nonpartisan. Cancer doesn't care what political party you belong to.
But we know finding new treatments and cures for cancer means we need lawmakers to support lifesaving policies that help prevent, treat and find cures for cancer.
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BREAKING: FDA announces all JUUL e-cigarette products must be pulled from shelves across the U.S.
ACS CAN commends the FDA for this decision and for doing the right thing to protect public health, especially for our kids. fightcancer.org/releases/fda…
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A huge thank you to @BuffaloBills @LeviWallace39 for raising over $5,000 for @ACSCAN and @GamersVCancer on this #GivingTuesdayNow. #Fortnite #Twitch #0peratingSystem
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.@AP article on historic victory against Big Tobacco companies & ad campaign mentions role @AmericanCancer played goo.gl/TQaK9A #LiesBigTobaccoTold
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It's simple: #CancerResearch saves lives.
Our cancer advocates made this loud and clear during #CancerLobbyDay last week when they met with their members of Congress and urged them to make cancer a national priority. #WorldCancerResearchDay
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It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re so thankful for our volunteers, who are the heart and soul of #ACSCAN. Thank you for all that you do to fight cancer, especially in these incredibly tough times we’re going through right now.
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Thank you to our vols for your emails, calls, Facebook posts/tweets re:ACA! You made a difference! #KeepUsCovered
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📢 Congress, we urge you to prioritize cancer prevention, detection, research and palliative care in your year-end must-do list.
With this action, more lives can be saved from a disease that is estimated to kill more than 609,000 Americans this year: bit.ly/3tyadYH
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Congratulations to all the volunteers & staff who were honored at the ACS CAN #CancerLobbyDay Advocacy Awards for their exceptional work to make cancer a national priority! Because of you, we can continue making progress in the fight against this disease: facebook.com/media/set/?vani…
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Great news! Congress just passed a Covid relief bill that will help those who have lost their job due to Covid-19 & others who can’t afford health insurance & will help lower health care premiums for people, including cancer patients and survivors!
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Raising the age of sale of tobacco from 18 to 21 is one step Congress can take to curb increasing rates of youth tobacco use. ACS CAN supports the Tobacco-Free Youth Act but the bill must remain free of any carveouts at the request of the tobacco industry. bit.ly/2EntJxM
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Today the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act was introduced in the Senate! #PCHETA would give patients, survivors, and others living with serious and chronic illnesses hope for a future with greater access to palliative care services. ➡️fightcancer.org/releases/pal…
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Finally! We’ve been waiting a long time for this. A federal judge has ordered @US_FDA to implement graphic health warnings on cigarette packs & ads. It took a lawsuit by #ACSCAN & other health & medical groups to make this happen. goo.gl/qoJ6dk
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This is huge! Thanks to your hard work, @NIH got its biggest increase for cancer research in a decade! #OneDegree
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We’re honoring those touched by cancer by lighting up the US Capitol tonight w/#LightsofHope. #CancerLobbyDay
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Excited to see @POTUS and @FLOTUS prioritize progress against cancer via the #CancerMoonshot with funding for @ARPA_H to reduce the cancer burden for patients and families. We look forward to continuing our work with @WhiteHouse and elected officials to maintain this commitment.
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A childhood cancer bill passed a key U.S. Senate committee and is one step closer to becoming a law! The STAR Act provides the opportunity to increase funding for childhood cancer research. goo.gl/Hsf61z
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We haven’t seen anything like this before. Big Tobacco has to tell the truth about the dangers of smoking & secondhand smoke in a year-long ad campaign. #LiesBigTobaccoTold
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Congress' FY21 budget: More money for cancer research. Access to care provisions incl: closing colorectal screening loophole in Medicare, prohibiting surprise billing & clinical trial routine care cost coverage in Medicaid. bit.ly/2WB9mpD
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