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Join Matthew: Urge your senators to reject cancer research funding cuts

High schooler and future cancer researcher Matthew traveled to D.C. this week to meet with his senator about cancer research funding. Join Matthew in urging your Senators to reject these outrageous proposed nearly 40% funding cuts.

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American Cancer Society Names Shane Jacobson as CEO

July 22, 2025

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced Shane Jacobson as their chief executive officer, effective August 12, 2025. He steps into the role following Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick who served as interim

Passage of the Budget Bill Will Terminate Health Coverage for Millions, Including Cancer Patients and Survivors

July 3, 2025
National

Following U.S. House passage of the budget bill containing the most devastating cuts to Medicaid in history and changes to the ACA Marketplace that will make it more expensive and difficult to obtain and keep health insurance, ACS CAN expresses deep disappointment and urges Congress to extend the enhanced ACA tax credits.

ACS CAN to Congress: Cancer Patients and Survivors Are Counting on You to Protect Their Access to Health Coverage

June 28, 2025

The U.S. Senate began its consideration of the budget bill that passed the U.S. House last month, which the Senate is set to begin voting on imminently. The Senate vote will be quickly followed by one in the House. The Senate bill doubles down on the harms in the

More than 30 Patient and Medical Professional Organizations Respond to US Supreme Court Decision that Protects Access to Lifesaving Preventive Care

June 27, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Kennedy v. Braidwood Management.

Our Impact

We advocate for legislation as a catalyst to fight cancer.

Tobacco Control Campaign Page

62.3%

of the U.S. population protected from secondhand smoke exposure by local or statewide smoke-free laws.

Cancer Prevention Campaign Page

34% 

decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2022

Access to Care Campaign Page

33.5 million 

people benefited from expanded access to health insurance

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How to participate in your community

Angel is an outstanding volunteer and leader of ACS CAN in Puerto Rico. He is deeply committed to advocating for health equity, providing crucial representation to the Spanish-speaking community and working to improve conditions for cancer patients through legislative and educational initiatives.

Read our six questions with Angel