Cancer Action Events

Session One: Cancer Disparities in the Black Community The first in a series of three virtual events bringing together local experts, decisionmakers and advocates to explore issues related to health equity, public policy and cancer. This 30-minute session will educate and enlighten a statewide audience about the pressing challenges that face patients, survivors and providers, as well as highlight individuals breaking down barriers and bringing about change.

Please join us for the 2021 ACS CAN California Legislative Awards Reception. This virtual event will honor top California policy makers who have championed critical, evidence-based policies that advance ACS CAN’s mission to eliminate cancer. It will also provide an opportunity to hear from a distinguished panel discussing disparities...

Health inequities adversely affect groups of people who have systematically experienced greater social or economic obstacles to health based on their racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity; geographic location; or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion. ACS CAN believes no matter your...

SAVE THE DATE Date: August 18, 2020 (Wednesday) Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Location: Virtual Event This ACS CAN Nevada annual policy event explores the intersection of oncology and public policy. Join 100+ participants, including state policymakers, providers, health advocates, and industry partners as they delve into the critical...

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its annual Maryland forum on September 16, 2021. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss the burden of colorectal cancer in Maryland and the path forward through research, oncology,...

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its annual Missouri policy event on October 5, 2021. This event will feature perspectives of leaders in policy, health, business and academia as they explore issues at the intersection of public policy and cancer.

The 2021 Policy Forum, held virtually, will focus upon opportunities for advancement in the area of Health Equity. For the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. It is not the same...

The 2021 Policy Forum, held virtually, will focus upon opportunities for advancement in the area of Health Equity. For the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. It is not the same...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society will host their annual policy forum, a premier event that brings together leaders from the business, education, government, and research communities. This year’s event will focus on leading the fight against cancer at OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute.