Build your advocacy skills, engage directly with candidates in your area, and help make cancer a priority in this election by becoming a Cancer Votes ambassador.
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 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
A new national poll commissioned by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that likely 2026 voters from both parties overwhelmingly support people having access to cancer screening and care, as well as support for the federal government continuing to invest in cancer research.
Our Impact
We advocate for legislation as a catalyst to fight cancer.
62.7%
of the U.S. population protected from secondhand smoke exposure by local or statewide smoke-free laws.
34%
decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2023
33.5 million
people benefited from expanded access to health insurance