The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today expressed deep concern following media reports of a new planned executive order placing greater political control over research grant decisions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part of ACS CAN’s Cancer Votes program to ensure cancer remains a national priority in the 2026 midterm elections.
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.
Hoy, la Cámara de Representantes aprobó una resolución continua (CR) para financiar al gobierno federal hasta mediados de diciembre.
Según una nueva encuesta de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN), el 89 % de los pacientes con cáncer y sobrevivientes de cáncer afirma que tendría más probabilidades de participar en un ensayo clínico fuera de su área local si los patrocinadores del ensayo les ayudaran a organizar o pagar los gastos de viaje y alojamiento para compensar los costos adicionales del traslado.
A new national poll commissioned by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that likely 2026 voters from both parties overwhelmingly support people having access to cancer screening and care, as well as support for the federal government continuing to invest in cancer research.
The administration announced today an executive order that would significantly change childhood vaccine recommendations.
Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Erica Schwartz, M.D., as the next Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Last night, the Senate released the text of its continuing resolution to fund the federal government thru mid-December.
According to a new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey, 90% of cancer patients and survivors say their cancer or their care and treatment required them to miss hours of work, school or volunteering, with nearly one-third of respondents (32%) continuing to experience disruptions into survivorship.