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October 21, 2026

NYC Workers Deserve Paid Time Off for Cancer Screening

I was religious about my mammograms. Every year, starting when I turned 45, I went in for my scans, never running into any obstacles along the way. Until seven years ago when I got a new job. My employer didn’t allow me to take time off to get screened.

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October 20, 2026

Nevada Breast Cancer Survivor Recognized by Clark County for Advocacy Work During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

ACS CAN Nevada Volunteer On Tuesday, Tammy Moyl

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October 8, 2026

Proposed Changes to Immunization Requirements for Florida Schools Put Cancer Patients and Survivors at Risk

ACS CAN provided testimony opposing the Florida Department of Health’s proposed revisions to Rule 64D-3.046, which would remove hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines from Florida’s school and childcare entry requirements. 

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October 5, 2026

Annual Ann Riley Pink Tea for Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer survivor and advocate Meg Kinnard to emcee annual Ann Riley Pink tea event to bring awareness to need for better access and prevention policy in South Carolina.

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October 5, 2026

Rep. Juan Ciscomani Discusses Healthcare with Cancer Advocates Ahead of Election

Ciscomani at Cancer Votes eventOn Friday, volunteer advocates with the

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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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