State Rep. Amanda Nedweski Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Leadership on Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screening Legislation
KENOSHA, Wis. – Wisconsin State Rep.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Press Releases
Sara Sahli Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy
MADISON, Wis. – Sara Sahli was recognized as the country’s top government relations professional by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies.
Hundreds of Cancer Advocates Travel to D.C. Urging Congress to Make Cancer a National Priority
More than 750 cancer patients, survivors and advocates from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico, will be on Capitol Hill this week.
Arizona Cancer Advocates Celebrate New Law Expanding Access to No-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Gov. Katie Hobbs for signing a bill to improve access and remove financial barriers to lifesaving breast cancer screenings.
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce Burden of Cancer on Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa – Statement from Jackie Cale, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Iowa government relations director:
Washington Lawmakers Missed Opportunity to Protect Access to Cancer Prevention, Detection Resources
OLYMPIA, Wash. – – Washington residents continue to face soaring health insurance costs and hundreds of thousands are at risk of losing life-saving coverage this year following changes to Medicaid.
Guam Cancer Advocates Applaud Adoption of HPV Vaccine Requirement
Advocates, including cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applaud the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services for updating the school health requirements to include the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The requi
Iowa Legislators Restrict Access to HPV Vaccine that Prevents Cancer
DES MOINES, Iowa – “Iowa has the 2nd highest cancer rates in the country, and our cancer incidence continues to rise year over year.
Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at State House, Urging Lawmakers to Address Cost of Screening and Treatment
PROVIDENCE —March 26, 2026— Later today, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers will rally at the Rhode Island State House, advocating for legislative proposals that aim to address the need
Wisconsin Legislative Session Ends with Wins in the Fight Against Cancer
MADISON, Wis. – “As lawmakers close the 2025/2026 legislative session, patient advocates are celebrating victories in the fight against cancer. After years of advocacy from volunteers, caregivers and medical