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ACS CAN is Maine's leading cancer advocacy organization, working to make cancer issues a priority in the state and nationally. Our staff and volunteers have led successful campaigns, resulting in increased cancer research funding, tobacco-free public places, improved access to health care and quality of life for cancer patients.

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Sign to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Maine

Add your voice to our petition to support legislation that would expand health insurance coverage of biomarker testing in Maine.

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Sign to Protect Maine Kids from Tobacco Addiction

Add your voice to our petition to support legislation that would end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products.

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Maine Priorities

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Advocates to Maine Lawmakers: Don’t Cave to Big Tobacco’s Pressure Tactics

March 21, 2024
Maine

Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization Urges Support of LD2028 Minority Report to Protect Public Health

Proposal Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Mainers Secures Overwhelming Support from Voters

January 29, 2024
Maine

AUGUSTA, ME – JANUARY 29, 2024 – On Tuesday, January 30, Maine’s Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services will consider LD 1577. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges Committee members to support the bill, which aims to expand coverage for biomarker testing—when

High School Advocate Urges Maine Lawmakers to Prohibit the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

April 25, 2023
Maine

The tobacco industry is targeting Maine high schoolers and one of the reasons so many of them are getting hooked is because of the appeal of fruity and candy type flavored tobacco products.

Legislation Introduced to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Maine

April 10, 2023
Maine

LD1577 Would Allow More Mainers to Access Routinely Recommended Testing That Allows Doctors to Personalize Health Care Treatments

State Contacts

Emily Johnson
Manager, Grassroots
[email protected]
603-602-7092
Amber Herting
Associate Director, Media Advocacy
[email protected]
508-450-8690

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