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.
The billboard reads, “18M cancer survivors are here for America's 250th because of you. Thank you Congress for fighting cancer together.” According to the American Cancer Society's 2026 Cancer Facts & Figures report, there are approximately 18.6 million Americans who had a history of invasive cancer. The billboard is located at 405 S Park St, just south of W Washington Ave near downtown Madison.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bill included $47.2 billion for the National Institutes of Health, a $415 million increase over FY2025 funding, and $7.352 billion for the National Cancer Institute, an increase of $128 million over last year. Thanks in large part to the leadership of Wisconsin’s Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Representative Mark Pocan, who sit on the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, respectively, this funding strengthens the nation’s ability to pursue lifesaving breakthroughs, accelerate innovation and ensure patients and families benefit from the most advanced cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
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About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. We engage our volunteers across the country to make their voices heard by policymakers at every level of government. We believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Since 2001, as the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, states and our nation’s capital. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org.