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In his State of the Union address, President Biden called on Congress to pass laws that will help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Add your voice by signing our petition today!
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2022 ACS CAN Advocacy Accomplishments
Learn about the impact our advocates achieved through legislative and regulatory successes at every level of government

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Ask Congress to save lives from prostate cancer by passing the PSA Screening for HIM Act!

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.

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North Carolina Becomes 40th State to Expand Medicaid, In Swift Final Vote by House

March 23, 2023
North Carolina

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

President Biden Prioritizes Ending Cancer As We Know It In State of the Union

February 7, 2023
National

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.

President’s FY24 Budget Prioritizes Funding for Cancer Research and Prevention

March 9, 2023
National

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.

Survey: Reflecting on Open Enrollment, Cancer Patients and Survivors Balance Costs with Need for Comprehensive Benefits

February 16, 2023
National

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.

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

32% 

decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2019

Access to Care Campaign Page

33.5 million 

people benefited from expanded access to health insurance