Hawaii Survivors, Patients Urge Increased Access to Care During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at State Capitol
Volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients,
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Statement on Death of Former U.S. Representative Nita Lowey
A statement from John Manna, Jr., Esq., Vice Chair of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board of Directors and constituent of former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, on her passing.
Activistas de la lucha contra el cáncer lamentan la muerte del representante Raúl Grijalva
Activistas de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer lamentan la pérdida del Rep. Raúl Grijalva, quien falleció el jueves debido a complicaciones causadas por un cáncer de pulmón.
ACS CAN Urges the Supreme Court of the United States to Protect the Rights of Individuals with Medicaid Coverage
Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), along with partner organizations, filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood.
Jane Leo to Serve as ACS CAN Oregon Government Relations Director
SALEM, Oregon —— Jane Leo has been named the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director for Oregon.
Wyoming Legislature Fails to Take Meaningful Action on Health Care Access
CHEYENNE, Wyo. –– The Wyoming Legislature closed business last week having again failed to take meaningful action to address the state’s ongoing health care crisis.
Colorado Survivors, Patients Highlight Tobacco Prevention and Access to Care with State Lawmakers
Volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers from across Colorado convened at the state capitol for ‘Cancer Action Day’ Wednesday, an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Volunteer advocates met with lawmakers and discussed supporting access to care and sustaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation.
U.S. House Misses Critical Opportunity to Boost Cancer Research and Prevention Funding; Future Progress in Jeopardy
Today, the U.S. House passed The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. It contains no increases for federal cancer research or prevention funding and significant cuts to Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), in which cancer is the largest recipient of funds.
Brazen Disregard for the Will of Idahoans: Senate Passes Damaging Legislation That Will Strip Health Care From Thousands
BOISE, Idaho –– The Idaho Senate today ignored the clear will of its constituents and passed House Bill 345, which would strip health care from thousands of hard-working Idahoans and make significant, damaging changes to voter-initiated Medicaid expansion.
ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Reject Cuts; Draft Full Appropriations Bills That Include Increases to Protect Cancer Patients
“With over 2 million people in America expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, now is not the time to halt investments in cancer research, prevention and early detection programs.