ACS CAN calls on legislative leaders to include colorectal cancer screening in state budget
ACS CAN is joined by more than 65 organizations asking for colorectal screening to be included in the budget.
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ACS CAN Provided Nearly $1 Million in Support From Amgen to Expand Cancer Clinical Trial Enrollment Through Improved Technology and Patient Support
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has been provided nearly one million dollars in support from Amgen for a pilot program to test a trial eligibility screening intervention intended to increase and diversify patient enrollment in cancer clinical trials.
Cancer Advocates and Survivors Return to the Capitol to Rally Legislators
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – After the pandemic impacted two years of Cancer Action Days, cancer advocates, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the Capitol in Jefferson City yesterday to meet in person with their elected officials.
ACS CAN Urges Lawmakers to Further Financial Commitment in Light of Florida’s Rising Cancer Cases and Long-Lasting Pandemic Impacts
TALLAHASSEE, FL – March 2, 2022 – Today, the Florida House and Senate continued to consolidate their priorities during the 2022 budget conference, including dedicating a total $100 million toward cancer research.
Cancer Advocates Detail Policies Necessary to Reach New Cancer Moonshot Goal
head of the president’s State of the Union Address, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is offering numerous policy suggestions for ways in which the administration and Congress can achieve the president’s ambitious Cancer Moonshot goal.
President Biden Doubles Down on His Call to End Cancer as We Know It in State of the Union Address
In his State of the Union address tonight, President Biden again called on the nation to work together to end cancer as we know it.
Colorado Cancer Advocates, U.S. Senator Bennet Call on Congress to Enact Policy to Create a Pathway to Coverage for Innovative Multi-Cancer Screenings for Millions
A virtual event held by ACS CAN and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet highlighted the promise of new blood-based cancer screening technologies that have the potential to dramatically increase early-stage diagnosis for a wide range of cancers and called on Congress to pass the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage (MCED) Act.
Legislative Action Puts Hoosier Kids at Risk
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – “Today, the House of Representatives approved legislation that puts the health of Hoosier kids at greater risk.
Nearly 100 Cancer Organizations Urge Congress to Fund Cancer Moonshot Initiatives
Nearly 100 cancer organizations representing patients, providers and researchers sent a letter to the president and congressional leadership in support of funding the Cancer Moonshot initiative
Despite Momentum, Medicaid Expansion Fails to Clear Budget Hurdles in Wyoming
The Wyoming Senate on Friday failed to adopt an amendment authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to embark on Medicaid expansion negotiations with the federal government, effectively ending Medicaid expansion efforts for the legislative session. R.J. Ours, the government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement in reaction.