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Federal funding for cancer research is at risk.
Time is running out for Congress to agree on a spending bill for next year.  Send a message today and urge your members of Congress to protect cancer research funding.
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4.2 million people could lose their insurance. Find out why.
If Congress fails to act, health care costs will skyrocket for millions. Learn more and share with these educational graphics. 

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Urge your Member of Congress to support cancer early detection innovation

We were so close to getting the multi-cancer early detection bill passed last year. Your voice can help make this lifesaving legislation a priority this year.

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House Appropriations Committee to Consider Funding Bill with Increase for Cancer Research

September 8, 2025
National

Tomorrow, the House Appropriations Committee is scheduled to consider the draft FY26 appropriations bill approved on September 2 nd by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies. The bill includes an increase in funding for cancer research and cancer prevention and control programs.

U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research Funding in FY26 Bill

July 31, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and increases for federal cancer research funding at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

U.S. Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as CDC Director

July 29, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Susan Monarez, PhD, as the next Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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

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We advocate for legislation as a catalyst to fight cancer.

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62.3%

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

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34% 

decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2022

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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