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October 17, 2019

ACS CAN Mourns Loss of Rep. Elijah Cummings, Longtime Health Advocate

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Today, longtime health advocate Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) died at the age of 68.

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October 16, 2019

Legislation to Reverse the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Receives Congressional Hearing

Washington, D.C. – Today the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health is holding a hearing on legislation that would prohibit the sale of nearly all flavored tobacco products, including mint and menthol products, and raise the minimum age of sale of tobacco products to 21.

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October 15, 2019

Sen. Jane Nelson Honored with Advocacy in Action Award

Texas State Sen. Jane Nelson received the Advocacy in Action in recognition of her dedication to ensuring continued investment in the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

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October 11, 2019

Gov. Parson Proclaims October 13, 2019 “Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day” in Missouri

 

Gov. Parson Proclaims October 13, 2019 “Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day” in Missouri

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Alissa Crispino
Vice President, Media Advocacy
Washington, DC
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202.661.5772
Allison Miller
Director, Media Advocacy
Washington, DC
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202.585.3241
Mike VanDenHeuvel
Senior Media Advocacy Manager
Washington, DC
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202.585.3246

Cancer CANdor Blog

Lights of Hope 2019 at the Lincoln Memorial.
September 11, 2019

Shining a Light on Cancer

Our annual Lights of Hope ceremony is one of the most visually powerful events I have ever experienced. This year, volunteers brought more than 40,000 Lights of Hope with them to D.C. from every corner of the country. 

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September 10, 2019

NCAA Coaches Rally Cancer Advocates

I can’t think of a more energizing way to kick off ACS CAN’s lobby day than with a rally hosted by NCAA Division 1 basketball coaches! This morning three current and former NCAA coaches rallied on hundreds of volunteers as they prepared to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill...

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September 7, 2019

Leadership Summit & Lobby Day: Cancer Advocates Bring Their Stories to D.C.

I’m can’t wait to look out across the room full of our volunteer leaders and feel their power, energy and enthusiasm as they bring our mission to the halls of Congress.

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August 30, 2019
Childhood Cancer Research
Patient Quality of Life
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Ensuring Childhood Cancer Patients Can Survive and Thrive

We’re proud to join the cancer community this September in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and will continue to focus our advocacy efforts year-round to improve the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for childhood cancer patients and survivors.

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ACS CAN's May 2019 video campaign highlights the potentially dangerous impact proposed changes to Medicare Part D’s six protected classes could have on cancer patients’ access to lifesaving medications. Cancer survivors Jenn and Mariah share their concerns about how these proposed changes could affect their ability to access and afford their prescriptions.

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