The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today expressed deep concern following media reports of a new planned executive order placing greater political control over research grant decisions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part of ACS CAN’s Cancer Votes program to ensure cancer remains a national priority in the 2026 midterm elections.

Today, the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through mid-December.

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), joined by 128 other patient advocacy groups, public health organizations and professional societies, submitted a letter responding to the request for information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding