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September 1, 2026

ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Pass Full-Year Budget; Preserve Stability in Federal Research Funding

Today, the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through mid-December.

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September 1, 2026

Florida’s Proposed Changes to Immunization Requirements for Schools Threaten Cancer Patients and Survivors

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Florida Department of Health opposing Florida’s proposed revisions to Rule 64D-3.046, related to immunization requirements for school entry. 

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August 28, 2026

Tucson Cancer Survivors, Advocates Meet with Congressional Candidate JoAnna Mendoza (CD-06) to Discuss Healthcare Ahead of Election 

On Thursday, cancer survivors, patients and volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered with congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza to discuss cancer in Arizona and policies that can help in the figh

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August 25, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR SUNDAY EVENT: Light Display to Glow in Honor and Remembrance of Those Impacted by Cancer

RALEIGH, N.C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join the annual Lights of Hope event at the North Carolina State Capitol on Sunday, August 30 from 7:1

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Media Campaigns

ACS CAN’s newest campaign highlights the need to build on proven progress in groundbreaking research with sustained funding increase for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute.

ACS CAN urges Congress to Fight Cancer and Make Time, literally, for more of life’s moments for patients and survivors by prioritizing cancer research.

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