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ADVOCACY INTEGRATION On September 1, ACS CAN became a fully integrated and aligned organization. Federal, state, and local advocacy programs in every Division are now part of ACS CAN. As the American Cancer Society implements transformational change, it's clear that the ability to influence public policy is

Our deepest condolences go out to those who lost loved ones in the tragic shootings in Arizona on Satuday and we pray for the full and speedy recovery of those who were injured, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. In addition, we

José Ramos José Ramos, de San Ramón, Calif., ha sido parte de ACS CAN desde 2005 y de ACS desde 2003. José ha estado muy involucrado con Relevo Por La Vida y fue Presidente de la Junta de la División de ACS de California durante dos años.

Sam Blankenship Sam Blankenship has been volunteering with ACS CAN since 2018 and with ACS since 2011. He lives in Lebanon and is also the Mission & Advocacy Chair for his local Relay For Life. Why is being an ACS CAN volunteer important to you? ACS CAN makes

Cancer Research and Prevention Programs Despite the tough economic times, representatives and senators on the Appropriations committees showed solid support for cancer research and prevention programs before adjourning for

NEW VIDEO & BLOG To mark its 10 th anniversary ACS CAN produced a new video featuring ACS CAN volunteers, lawmakers, and others. ACS CAN is also launching a new blog on its website: Cancer CANdor . Cancer CANdor, which I

Access to Care – Health Care Reform

This new law is a great first step in helping patients with chronic diseases manage their care by increasing access to the most effective treatments and curbing the process of step therapy.