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.
Cancer Research Funding Press Releases
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.
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
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
New Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th
MADISON, Wis. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Madison to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and cures.
Mike Rogers Meets with Michigan Cancer Advocates to Discuss Policies to Reduce Cancer Burden
Michigan cancer survivors and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers gathered with candidate Mike Rogers to discuss cancer in Michigan and policies that can reduce the cancer burden for everyone.
New National Poll Shows Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Ensuring Access to Cancer Care and Investing in Research Funding; High Levels of Concern Over Tobacco Usage
A new national poll commissioned by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that likely 2026 voters from both parties overwhelmingly support people having access to cancer screening and care, as well as support for the federal government continuing to invest in cancer research.
New Poll: Majority of Maine Voters Support Affordable Access to Cancer Care and Continued Investments in Federal Research Funding
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Poll Shows Cancer is Top of Mind for Mainers This Election Season
New Poll: Majority of Georgia Voters Support Affordable Access to Cancer Care and Continued Investments in Federal Research Funding
ATLANTA – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 85% of Georgia voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to affordable cancer screening and treatment close to home.