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Cancer isn't just a medical issue. It's a public policy issue. That's why the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN), the American Cancer Society's nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, engages with elected and appointed officials, policymakers, and candidates to ensure that cancer remains a top local, state, and national priority.  ACS CAN Ohio prides itself on our amazing cancer advocates. Won’t you join us?

 

Emerging Priority: Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Ohio

Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Ohioans can benefit from this important testing.

Learn more: Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Ohio

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Protect Ohioans from Big Tobacco

If nothing is done to reduce tobacco use, 259,000 Ohio kids currently under 18 will ultimately die prematurely from smoking. Ohio can and must do better.

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Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing in Ohio

Biomarker testing is all about connecting the right patient to the right treatment at the right time.

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Ohio Priorities

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Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change

April 29, 2025
Ohio

Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Ohio Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

Ohio House Turns Their Backs on Ohio Kids by Prioritizing Big Tobacco

April 9, 2025
Ohio

Ohio Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use

Governor DeWine Takes Bold Stand Against Big Tobacco

February 3, 2025
Ohio

Ohio Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use

Legislation Filed Aimed at Expanding Access to Game-changing Biomarker Testing

January 24, 2025
Ohio

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Supports Legislation Filed by Rep. White That Expands Access to Precision Medicine Testing and would Improving Health Outcomes for Ohioans

State Contacts

Sarah Morris (she/her)
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
513.493.0822
Leo Almeida (he/him)
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
567.267.0156
Michelle Zimmerman (she/her)
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
[email protected]
740.525.9577

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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