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By: Priyanka Konanur Photos courtesy of Hyacinth Burrowes, Paul Adam and Elisabeth Drabkin   Lights of Hope is the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s signature fundraising event dedicated to honoring those who have been touched by ... y has battled cancer. When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you start to see the limitations of treatment, insurance and legislation. ACS CAN fights to make the n ecessary changes a priority a nd I couldn't be happier to support this cause.” –Hyacinth Burrowes, Florida  As the ...

I am pleased to share the following guest blog from Amy Wilhite, an ACS CAN volunteer from Marblehead, Ohio, caregiver to her a cancer survivor daughter, Taylor, and courageous advocate for access to meaningful healthcare for cancer patients and survivors. This afternoon, Amy joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to discuss the ACAŠ—'s critical patient protections and the importance of obtaining coverage by ... a disease such as cancer. The law also means I can get my annual mammogram, and others can get recommended prevention like a colonoscopy at no cost to us. Living in northern Ohio, we are no stranger to those who question the benefits of the law. But my family wonŠ—'t shy away when ...

... survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district will be on Capitol Hill this week to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a national priority. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is hosting its annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day to urge lawmakers to increase funding for cancer research and prevention programs, advance legislation that supports patients’ quality of life, ensure lifesaving colon cancer screenings are affordable for seniors and reduce tobacco use by restricting flavored tobacco products to ...

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee March 18, 2019 • New York, NY Chair Levine and members of the Health Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.  My name is Michael Davoli and I am the New York Metro Director for Government Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nonprofit, nonpartisan, advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society.  I am pleased to be able to speak about the 2019-2020 ... potentially lifesaving cancer screening. Barriers to screening include lack of transportation to and from appointments, time off for screening, cost, and insurance coverage. Many of these barriers could be addressed with public and private support. ACS CAN recommends $2.7 million to expand ...