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ACS CAN Applauds Passage of Key Provisions in Appropriations Package That Demonstrate Cancer Remains a National Priority

February 3, 2026

This week, Congress officially passed its FY26 appropriations bill that delivers major wins in the fight against cancer and reinforces that cancer remains a national priority. The package includes critical investments in cancer research and prevention programs, advancements in childhood cancer care, passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, and meaningful improvements to access to care through expanded telehealth services.

A statement from Shane Jacobson, CEO of the American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: 

“ACS CAN is grateful that Congress worked together to bring these cancer-fighting provisions across the finish line. They represent real progress for patients, survivors and families facing cancer every day. We thank all members, especially House and Senate appropriators, for recognizing the urgency of sustained investment in cancer research, prevention and access to care. We are also deeply grateful to the thousands of ACS CAN volunteers from across the country who worked tirelessly to share their stories. These volunteers collectively sent more than 126,000 messages to lawmakers to help make these victories possible. Their voices, persistence and commitment were essential, and their advocacy continues to drive the progress needed to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.”

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