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In recent days, certain widely-used government data sets have been removed or removed and later restored with redacted data on the websites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There have also been reports that scientific papers from federal authors have been
A bill introduced in the House and Senate last week aims to improve future equitable access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries in order to increase early detection of more cancers for more individuals.
The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), reacting to to recent executive actions: "We are aware there is confusion and concern about whether recent executive actions could have immediate or long-term implications on cancer research. “Cancer research has
Eighty-six percent of cancer patients and survivors who receive tax credits to afford Marketplace plans say they would have difficulty getting the care they need without the enhanced premium tax credits, according to the latest Survivor Views survey from ACS CAN.
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62.3%
of the U.S. population protected from secondhand smoke exposure by local or statewide smoke-free laws.
34%
decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2022
33.5 million
people benefited from expanded access to health insurance
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Angel is an outstanding volunteer and leader of ACS CAN in Puerto Rico. He is deeply committed to advocating for health equity, providing crucial representation to the Spanish-speaking community and working to improve conditions for cancer patients through legislative and educational initiatives.