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Faith Nyong, Illinois

... American participation and donations at the annual West Suburban Making Strides for Breast Cancer event. I have also created a TAG-A-Sister health initiative that celebrates local African American Women that have completed their annual breast cancer screening, sends screening reminders, and assists at-risk women in receiving free mammograms.  My pursuit to address the need for policy changes to increase health equity for African Americans, improve access to care; as well as remove barriers to cancer screenings, treatment, and life-saving cancer research trials led me to join ACS CAN. For the last 5 ...

Jacqueline Beale, National Maryland

... served as speaker for ACS CAN’s Lights of Hope ceremony, and moderator and speaker for the ACS CAN’s National Policy Forum on the Future of Health Care. Jacqueline was invited as Congressman Steny Hoyer’s guest at the 2019 President’s State of the Union Address for her advocacy work, has ... Technologies. She is the founder of C2JB, partnering with organizations to further diversity in clinical trials, promote screenings and address health disparities.  Jacqueline received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Arts in Public Administration degrees from ...

Asian American & Pacific Islander Volunteer Caucus Events

... Elizabeth J. Cathcart-Rake, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Jasmine Gowarty, M.D., Texas Oncology, Jessica Gilbertson, National Council for Urban Indian Health, Keeshia Jones, Sisters Network, Inc. & ABCD, Sunaina Mathur, Cancer Stompers, Flecia Brown, ACS CAN Georgia Lead Volunteer, Ashton ... Lead Volunteer. Watch the Recording   Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Event Thank you for attending the Cancer Care Barriers for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders virtual discussion on May 21st, 2024 moderated by Holly Tenaglia and ...

Join Coach in the fight against cancer

... meet (virtually) with lawmakers and staff to ask them to: increase funding for cancer research and prevention, ensure that subsities that make health care more affordable are made permanent and ensure that seniors on Medicare have access to new cancer screenings without delay.  I have been a ... a bill to increase the tobacco sale age to 21 Protected funding for breast and cervical cancer screenings Improved access to quality of life care for cancer patients in Connecticut And more . Join Coach: You can join Coach in the work that he does to support ACS CAN. We are looking for ...

Post-Event Breakouts

... to build the organization by recruiting, training, and engaging diverse volunteer teams. Please join us! Thursday, October 7 (3:30pm-4:30pm ET): Health Disparities and Cancer ACS CAN is committed to eliminating health disparities and the advancement of equitable outcomes in cancer care . What does this mean for you as a volunteer advocate? What does this commitment look like at the policy level? This breakout will answer both ...

Five Questions with Volunteer Aditya Indla

... I think I've done a little of everything.   Any Final Thoughts? I just really love working with ACS CAN. Cancer is such an important health care concern, and as someone really interested in public health and health equity, helping people affected  with cancer and their loved ones, and making an impact towards better health outcomes is ...

California ACS CAN Leadership Council

... funding for cancer research and prevention, preventing youth tobacco use through evidence-based tobacco policies, and ensuring that access to care and early detection programs meet the needs of the communities we serve.     What is the ACS CAN California Leadership Council? The ... Leadership Council (CLC) is comprised of leaders from corporations, state and local businesses, nonprofit foundations and associations, health care systems, and research institutions in addition to philanthropists and advocates who are willing to invest in ACS CAN’s mission of saving ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Florida

... and partners are working together to make sure more Floridians can benefit from this important testing.   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... that have been excluded including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...

Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD, MBA Interim Chief Executive Officer, American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

... has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, abstracts, and editorials, and is a widely recognized expert in the fields of health care disparities and medical education. His medical research focuses on reducing racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in cancer care outcomes, with a particular emphasis on gastrointestinal cancers. Throughout his career, Dr. Frederick has received numerous recognitions, ...

Annette L. Spellen, New York

... life.  I developed lung cancer and had surgery as a result of the 911 disaster at the World Trade towers in lower Manhattan in New York City.  Health equity is very important to me because I have noticed that in this day and age, certain communities still are not getting the information and/or medical care that they deserve when it comes to cancer.  I am a retired Detective from the New York City Police Department and I am active with a couple ...

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