Release of USPSTF Final Recommendation on Screening for Cervical Cancer

Legislative Updates; 03/16/2012

Today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted its final recommendation statement on screening for cervical cancer.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Legislative Updates; 03/09/2012

CMS Offers Insight to Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and the third most common cancer in men and in women.

FDA’s graphic labeling of tobacco products

Legislative Updates; 03/02/2012

On February 29, DC District Judge Richard Leon overturned a lower Court’s decision allowing the FDA’s graphic labeling of tobacco products.

United States Senate Passes a Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the National Cancer Act

Legislative Updates; 01/19/2012

A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

ONS Congratulates Lt. General Horoho

Legislative Updates; 12/14/2011

ONS congratulates Lt. General Horoho on her confirmation as the newest Surgeon General of the US Army.

US Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on National Drug Shortage

Legislative Updates; 12/07/2011

The US Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on the national drug shortage.

NCI Launches Smoking Cessation Support for Teens

Legislative Updates; 12/05/2011

A new effort to help teens quit smoking will use one of today's teen's most constant companions - the mobile phone. Developed by smoking cessation experts, SmokefreeTXT is a free text message cessation service that provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to teens trying to quit smoking.

President Obama: Great American Smokeout

Legislative Updates; 11/18/2011

President Obama: Congratulations to Everyone Taking Part in Today's Great American Smokeout.

NIH Researchers Design Light Therapy

Legislative Updates; 11/07/2011

NIH researchers created a light-based therapy that targets and destroys certain tumors and cancers in mice, according to the NCI.

CDC Releases Most Comprehensive Melanoma Report in the US to Date

Legislative Updates; 10/19/2011

Melanoma skin cancer has a costly and deadly impact on America. The CDC releases the most comprehensive melanoma report in the United States to date.