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Time is running out for Congress to extend health care tax credits

Shagah, recently diagnosed with cancer for the fourth time, needs Congress to extend enhanced health care tax credits to help her afford her care and stay alive. Urge your members to help keep care within reach for cancer patients like Shagah today.

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As Holidays Approach, 49th Great American Smokeout® Calls for Renewed Commitment to Help Americans Quit Tobacco

November 18, 2025
National

This Thursday, the American Cancer Society will host the 49 th annual Great American Smokeout .

The Availability of Junk Plans Harms Cancer Patients and Puts Lives at Risk

November 17, 2025
National

Today, ACS CAN released its first "Eye on Cancer Care" piece, which focuses on the dangers of the availability of “junk plans” that fail to provide the protections and health insurance coverage that cancer patients, survivors and those at risk of the disease need.

With Government Reopened, Congress Must Act to Keep Health Care Coverage Affordable and Pass a Full-Year Budget

November 13, 2025
National

Lawmakers must turn their focus to long-term solutions. It is imperative that Congress moves swiftly to address two critical issues: ensuring health insurance costs do not spiral out of control for Marketplace plan coverage and passing a full-year budget that provides stability for American families.

As Open Enrollment Approaches, Tens of Millions of People, Including Cancer Patients and Survivors, are Faced with Skyrocketing Premiums for 2026

October 31, 2025
National

Open Enrollment for most of the Health Insurance Marketplaces begins tomorrow, Saturday, November 1, and because Congress still has not extended the enhanced premium tax credits, tens of millions of people, including cancer patients and survivors, are facing significant premium increases.

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