Cancer screenings save lives, but they are only effective if people who need them can get them. For many, the cost of cancer screenings prevents them from detecting cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages.
RALEIGH, NC – March 23, 2022 – On the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the North Carolina legislature today – in a 87-24 vote – voted to expand Medicaid, making North Carolina the 40th state to increase eligibility for Medicaid health coverage and one of the first
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the president’s continued focus and dedication to achieving the goal of the Cancer Moonshot, to end cancer as we know it. President Biden outlined several strategies in the State of the Union to reduce the cancer burden nationwide.
On behalf of cancer patients, survivors and their families, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is pleased to see the president’s continued focus and dedication to achieving the goal of the Cancer Moonshot, to end cancer as we know it.
According to the most recent Survivor Views survey, cost is considered the most important factor when it comes to comparing coverage options (43%), but the right mix of covered benefits is also essential.
Our Impact
We advocate for legislation as a catalyst to fight cancer.
62.3%
of the U.S. population protected from secondhand smoke exposure by local or statewide smoke-free laws.
32%
decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2019
33.5 million
people benefited from expanded access to health insurance
Learn more about what it is like to be a grassroots volunteer from Jess Ivanhoff. Jess lives in a remote Alaskan village that is 1,100 mile from the capitol but still advocates for cancer patients.