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Cancer Patients and Survivors Cheer Final Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

August 12, 2022
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Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes several provisions that will reduce the costs of health care for millions of cancer patients and survivors.

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement on Newly Named National Cancer Institute Director

August 10, 2022
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Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, will serve as the National Cancer Institute (NCI)’s new director, a role critical to ensuring ongoing innovation in oncology.

Congress Passes a Bill to Make Health Care More Affordable for Millions of Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Their Loved Ones

August 10, 2022
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ACS CAN volunteers sent tens of thousands of messages to members of Congress, posted to social media, and made phone calls--and it made a difference. Thank you for your hard work to make this happen! We applaud Congress for taking this important step to address affordability in Medicare and ACS

Senate Passes Legislation to Make Health Care More Affordable for Millions of Cancer Patients and Survivors

August 7, 2022
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Today the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes several provisions that will reduce the costs of health care for millions of cancer patients and survivors.

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