Prevention and Cessation Press Releases
Alaska Cancer Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Protect Access to Care, Push Back Against Big Tobacco During 2026 Session
JUNEAU, Alaska -- With Alaskans facing soaring health insurance costs and thousands at risk of losing lifesaving coverage, volunteer advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) call on lawmakers to use the 2026 legislative session to preserve access to Medicaid in the
As Holidays Approach, 49th Great American Smokeout® Calls for Renewed Commitment to Help Americans Quit Tobacco
This Thursday, the American Cancer Society will host the 49th annual Great American Smokeout.
Advocates to Gov. Ferguson: Cancer Can’t Be Acceptable Outcome of State Budget-cutting Process
OLYMPIA, Wash. -– American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates call on Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to refuse to allow the long-term health of Washington residents to become collateral damage to the state’s current budget crisis.
Media Advisory: “Suits and Sneakers” Cancer Action Day Brings Advocates to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Around 100 cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) from all over South Carolina will be at the Statehouse on Wednesday, February 26, for the annual “Suits and Sneakers” Cancer Action Da
Coalition of Groups Representing Tens of Millions of Patients Calls for Protection of the Nation’s Vital Health Infrastructure
A broad coalition of patient organizations today issued the following statement in response to cuts in staff, and research funding at federal agencies vital for American health.
Advocates Look to Governor Hochul to Address Affordability Concerns across Cancer Continuum in 2025-26 Executive Budget
The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New York Senior Government Relations Director Michael Davoli:
“Coming off Governor Hochul’s State of the State address earlier this week, where access to and the costs of health care were sparingly mentioned, patient advocates are hopeful that the governor prioritizes health care affordability in her executive budget proposal for FY 2025-26.
2025 is the Time to Reduce the Cancer Burden on Floridians
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – As Florida legislators begin committee meetings for the 2025 session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on them to prioritize reducing the cancer burden on Floridians.
Advocates Urge South Dakota Lawmakers to Provide the Tools to Detect, Defeat Breast Cancer, Keep Tobacco Fund Intact
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota legislators begin a new session today and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates will urge them to take the opportunity to assure those at risk for breast cancer have the tools needed for early detection and defeat of the disease.
Advocates Call on Washington Lawmakers to Prioritize Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- As Washington legislators convene today for a new session, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates will ask them to prioritize patients' ready access to needed and proven biomarker testing.