On Friday, volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered with Rep. Juan Ciscomani at La Parrilla Suiza in Tucson to discuss cancer in Arizona and policies that can help in the fight against the disease.
This effort was part of ACS CAN’s national Cancer Votes program – the nation’s leading cancer voter education program informing the public and candidates about the actions lawmakers need to take to make the fight against cancer a national priority.
Ciscomani is being challenged by JoAnna Mendoza for CD-6 which covers portions of Tucson and a large area of southeast Arizona.
During Friday’s event, advocates asked Ciscomani to state his positions on policies critical to fighting cancer including research and prevention funding and access to healthcare.
Cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases in Arizona with approximately 44,600 residents expected to be diagnosed in 2026. Separately, more than 13,800 residents are expected to die from the disease this year, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
ACS CAN acknowledges both Rep. Ciscomani and Mendoza for recently signing its ‘Cancer Promise’ pledge which notes their support for the issues mentioned above. The pledge serves as a public record of where candidates stand on certain priorities. It is shared with thousands of volunteer advocates, media and the public.
ACS CAN does not endorse or oppose any candidate. The goal is to emphasize the importance of cancer policies to lawmakers and the public.
Advocates held a similar event with Mendoza in August.