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... been healthy, so I thought I could roll the dice and go without my regular screenings because of the cost. Boy, I was wrong. The Affordable Care Act saved my life. While in treatment, I vowed to advocate for other cancer patients and their families; In 2017, publishing my first Letter to the Editor opposing the repeal of the Affordable Care Act in the Charlotte Observer. A few months later, fate, in a call from Ray Riordan (ACS CAN Grassroots Manager 2017), set me off on the road ... ensures ongoing Cancer Research funding. As a new ACS CAN Black Volunteer Caucus (BVC) member, we are bringing more diversity into our fight for health equity and representation in our communities. We must irradicate Cancer and eliminate those three devastating words - “You Have Cancer.” ...

... Pierce On February 20th , the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network invites you to join us in celebrating the advancements in cancer care that have brought us life-saving screenings and a better understanding of prevention. We will discuss how ACS CAN's public policy priorities ... the gap in cancer outcomes.  You are invited to join us in our second annual event bringing together nearly 100 leaders in public policy and health care including elected officials from across the state and community leaders in the Salem metro area.  At 5:30 PM we'll begin with hors d'oeuvres ...

... to the disease. In addition, Green Party challenger Ed Scharf spoke with volunteers at the Eat and Greet held in San Antonio.     AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The outcome of the election will also have a big impact on the future of many key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that impact cancer ... wins the election, ACS CAN will work to retain these and other protections, and to sustain the emphasis on disease prevention. Read the Kaiser Health News story: " How the Health Law Might Be Changed by the Next President ."   Essential Health Benefits As of October 22, 26 states have submitted a benchmark essential ...

... to the disease. In addition, Green Party challenger Ed Scharf spoke with volunteers at the Eat and Greet held in San Antonio.     AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The outcome of the election will also have a big impact on the future of many key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that impact cancer ... wins the election, ACS CAN will work to retain these and other protections, and to sustain the emphasis on disease prevention. Read the Kaiser Health News story: " How the Health Law Might Be Changed by the Next President ."   Essential Health Benefits As of October 22, 26 states have submitted a benchmark essential ...