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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is deeply saddened over the sudden passing of our dear colleague and friend, R.J. Ours, who served with the organization for more than two decades, most recently as Colorado Government Relations Director.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Tuesday, April 7, Senate Bill 0435 to expand coverage of biomarker testing in Tennessee overcame a significant hurdle, passing the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. SB0435 would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients enrolled in state employee health insurance plans and TennCare.

Cancer advocates gathered to celebrate the passage of new laws aimed at reducing cancer disparities and saving lives. The policies, championed by ACS CAN, will increase access to crucial cancer care for Alabamians who have state-regulated health insurance plans.

As the administration releases its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on Congress to maintain its longstanding bipartisan commitment to robust, increased investments in cancer research and prevention.

The Kentucky legislature passed House Bill 2, codifying provisions of the new federal Medicaid law related to Medicaid work reporting requirements and co-payments into state statute.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announces two new members alongside newly-elected leadership officers to the Board of Directors for 2026.

La Red de Acción contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer (ACS CAN) nombró a un nuevo miembro de Puerto Rico para su Junta Directiva. La Junta proporciona liderazgo y asesoramiento a ACS CAN, la filial de la Sociedad Americana del Cancer que aboga a favor de políticas públicas y soluciones legislativas basadas en evidencia, para poner fin al cáncer tal como lo conocemos, para todos.

BISMARCK, N.D. — Jessica Gilbertson, a longtime community advocate and organizer, has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as government relations director for North Dakota and South Dakota. The Bismarck native, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, will lead ACS CAN’s efforts to