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21 de Febrero de 2026
Utah

A “not-so-sweet 16” was recognized Friday at the Utah State Capitol as cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers united for Cancer Action Day. Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Day (ACS CAN) met with state lawmakers and urged them to support efforts to raise the state’s tax on cigarettes

19 de Febrero de 2026
Arizona

Dozens of ACS CAN volunteer advocates from across Arizona gathered at the State Capitol for Cancer Action Day to meet with lawmakers to call for stronger protection against Big Tobacco and improved access to lifesaving breast and prostate cancer screenings.

19 de Febrero de 2026
Arizona

Dozens of ACS CAN volunteer advocates from across Arizona gathered at the State Capitol for Cancer Action Day to meet with lawmakers to call for stronger protection against Big Tobacco and improved access to lifesaving breast and prostate cancer screenings.

19 de Febrero de 2026

Lights of Hope on the Capitol steps in Madison On October 15 th , dozens of cancer advocates gathered on the steps of the Wisconsin state capitol at the end of a powerful day of advocacy. 400 Lights of Hope were displayed, representing survivors, thrivers, caregivers, and those we’ve lost. ACS CAN volunteer leaders addressed the crowd and shared why they advocate and turn hope into action.

18 de Febrero de 2026
Nacional

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released today results from a survey exploring cancer patients and survivors’ attitudes toward vaccines.

17 de Febrero de 2026
Michigan

As the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Authority considers allowing smoking in the airport, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently commissioned a nationwide poll to see how people feel about smoking in airports.

12 de Febrero de 2026
Virginia

With crossover day looming, survivor advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) are celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 161/House Bill 625 in their respective chambers. The same advocates gathered at the General Assembly earlier this month for ACS CAN’s annual Cancer Action Day to push for the legislation that would require insurers to offer flat-dollar copay-only plans instead of relying solely on coinsurance, which forces patients to pay a percentage of their medication’s cost. If signed by Governor Spanberger, more Virginians will gain more options and encounter fewer surprises when it comes to the cost of their care.

11 de Febrero de 2026
Utah

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading efforts this legislative session to reduce the toll of tobacco on Utahns. Along with partner organizations, ACS CAN is urging state lawmakers to support HB 337 which would increase the cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack while also ensuring

11 de Febrero de 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Senate passed Senate Bill 2694 Wednesday, February 11, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for patients across the Magnolia State. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and other