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Local Cancer Survivors & Scientific Leaders Gather to Highlight Threats to Progress in Fight against Cancer
Earlier today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) convened a coalition of cancer survivors, leading researchers, medical providers and community advocates to urge Pennsylvania’s Members of Congress to protect cancer research funding.
Statement on Passing of Judge Frank Caprio
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Pays Tribute to Beloved Providence Judge Frank Caprio
Medicaid Waiver Damaging to Montanans’ Health, Erases Good Work of State Lawmakers
HELENA, Mont. -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) registered strong objections to Montana’s Medicaid 1115 waiver request today in comments filed with the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services.
More Than 100 Patient and Health Care Professional Groups Express Support for Bill that Would Make It Easier for Patients to Participate in Clinical Trials
More than 100 organizations representing millions of patients with serious health conditions and health care professionals sent a letter to Congress expressing their strong support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. Introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2025 by Reps. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and August Pfluger (R-FL), the bipartisan legislation would help remove cost and geographic barriers to patient participation in clinical trials.
New Study Underscores Importance of Pharmacogenomic Testing to Patients and Finds Many Aren’t Aware of the Benefits
A new ACS CAN study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds many patients aren’t made aware of the importance of pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing. A form of biomarker testing, PGx testing examines how variations in a patient’s inherited genes may impact how they respond to different drugs and can improve the effectiveness of treatment and reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions.
Luces de Esperanza se celebra por primera vez en Puerto Rico honrando a aquellos afectados por el cáncer
La Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN, por sus siglas en inglés) invitó a la comunidad a unirse a un emotivo evento para honrar las incontables vidas tocadas por el cáncer durante su primer Luces de Esperanza en el Puerto Rico Hope Lodge de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer de Puerto Rico.
Legislation Introduced in NYC Council to Promote Workers’ Access to Cancer Prevention through Paid Time Off for Screening
Earlier today, a new bill was introduced in the New York City Council to improve New Yorkers’ access to cancer screening. Int. #1369-2025 will require all private employers with a staff of five or more to grant employees paid time off—up to five hours annually—for preventative medical care, including doctor-recommend screening, ensuring that fear of wage or job loss does not serve as a barrier to workers’ ability to prevent, detect and ultimately survive cancer.