State Rep. Amanda Nedweski Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Leadership on Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screening Legislation
KENOSHA, Wis. – Wisconsin State Rep.
Cáncer de mama y de cuello uterino Press Releases
Sara Sahli Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy
MADISON, Wis. – Sara Sahli was recognized as the country’s top government relations professional by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies.
Cientos de activistas de la lucha contra el cáncer viajan a Washington, D.C., para instar al Congreso a hacer del cáncer una prioridad nacional.
Más de 750 pacientes de cáncer, sobrevivientes y activistas de los 50 estados, Washington, D.C., Guam y Puerto Rico, que representan casi todos los distritos congresionales del país, estarán en el Capitolio esta semana para dejarles claro a los miembros del Congreso que el cáncer debe ser una prioridad nacional.
Nueva ley de Arizona amplía el acceso a pruebas de detección de cáncer de mama sin costo
ACS CAN le aplaude a la gobernadora Hobbs por promulgar una ley para eliminar las barreras económicas a las pruebas de detección del cáncer de mama. Todas las pruebas médicamente necesarias estarán cubiertas sin costo para los pacientes.
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce Burden of Cancer on Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa – Statement from Jackie Cale, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Iowa government relations director:
Washington Lawmakers Missed Opportunity to Protect Access to Cancer Prevention, Detection Resources
OLYMPIA, Wash. – – Washington residents continue to face soaring health insurance costs and hundreds of thousands are at risk of losing life-saving coverage this year following changes to Medicaid.
Guam Cancer Advocates Applaud Adoption of HPV Vaccine Requirement
Advocates, including cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applaud the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services for updating the school health requirements to include the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The requi
Iowa Legislators Restrict Access to HPV Vaccine that Prevents Cancer
DES MOINES, Iowa – “Iowa has the 2nd highest cancer rates in the country, and our cancer incidence continues to rise year over year.
Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at State House, Urging Lawmakers to Address Cost of Screening and Treatment
PROVIDENCE —March 26, 2026— Later today, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers will rally at the Rhode Island State House, advocating for legislative proposals that aim to address the need
Wisconsin Legislative Session Ends with Wins in the Fight Against Cancer
MADISON, Wis. – “As lawmakers close the 2025/2026 legislative session, patient advocates are celebrating victories in the fight against cancer. After years of advocacy from volunteers, caregivers and medical