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Volunteer Actions Result in Big Increase in Cancer Research Funding

5 de Octubre de 2018
Nacional

By an overwhelming bipartisan vote, Congress approved a major increase in funding for cancer and medical research. The FY19 federal budget includes an additional $2 billion for research at the National Institutes of Health. ACS CAN volunteers played a critical role in securing this funding increase. Throughout this year, volunteers

Sudbury Resident Receives Prestigious Cancer Advocacy Award

4 de Octubre de 2018
Massachusetts

SUDBURY – Sudbury’s Marisa Lutz was recently named the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) 2018-19 Denise Merrill Advocacy Fellow. Lutz has been a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN since 2009, dedicating her time to the Lincoln-Sudbury Relay for Life and serving as a

One Voice Against Cancer Hill Briefing- "On the Horizon: Opportunities and Challenges in Cancer Research"

4 de Octubre de 2018
District Of Columbia, Maryland

Thank you to all of the panel speakers at the One Voice Against Cancer Hill Briefing- "On the Horizon- Opportunities and Challenges in Cancer Research". Speakers included Brittany Avin (left), ACS CAN Maryland Ambassador Lead, the Childhood Cancer Survivor, Ph.D. Candidate at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Jason Luke

UPDATE: 21 Legislative Candidates Accept Big Tobacco’s Contributions, 24 Join Challenge to Reject Money

3 de Octubre de 2018
New Mexico

According to the latest report, candidates for office in New Mexico have taken $8,750 in contributions from Big Tobacco between Aug. 1, 2018, and Sept. 3, 2018.

Congress Sends Balanced Opioid Package to President for Approval

3 de Octubre de 2018
Nacional

Following negotiations between both chambers of Congress, a comprehensive and bipartisan legislative package to address the nation’s opioid epidemic now heads to the president’s desk for approval and enactment.

ACS CAN co-hosts meeting at United Nations event to fight global cervical cancer

3 de Octubre de 2018

Last week, ACS CAN co-hosted an event to compliment the United Nations (UN) High Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in New York City to promote its recently launched global cervical cancer effort. The event brought together leading UN diplomats and public health leaders to launch a call to action

Share Your Cancer Story Today.

2 de Octubre de 2018
Minnesota

Tell us how cancer has impacted you or someone you love. And, together, we'll use these stories and our collective voice to end suffering and death from cancer. Share your story here.

17 Patient Groups Urge Swift Adoption of Plan to Increase Access to Coverage through Medicaid in Maine

2 de Octubre de 2018
Maine

Today, 17 patient groups submitted a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Alex Azar, and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Seema Verma, urging them to quickly approve Maine’s State Plan Amendment. In addition, the groups released the following shared statement:

Plymouth Sun Sailor: I'm a cancer voter

2 de Octubre de 2018
Minnesota

ACS CAN volunteer lead Caitlin DeVos let her local community paper, the Plymouth Sun Sailor, know why she believes cancer should be an election issue.