Florida Senate Committee Advances Legislation that would Limit Access to Vaccines and Hinder the Fight Against Cancer
Tallahassee, FL. – Following Florida Senate Appropriations Committee’s 10–7 vote to advance SB 1756 yesterday; the Americ
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Florida Senate Committee Advances Legislation that would Limit Access to Vaccines and Hinder the Fight Against Cancer
Tallahassee, FL. – Following Florida Senate Appropriations Committee’s 10–7 vote to advance SB 1756 yesterday; the Americ
Leading Patient Advocacy Organizations Join Effort to Bring Medicaid Expansion to the 2028 Ballot in Florida
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are joining forces to support a proposed ballot initiative allowing voters to decide whether Florida should expand Medicaid. Florida Decides Healthcare, the coalition leading the signature collection efforts, is determined to collect the million signatures needed to add a question on the 2028 ballot asking voters whether the state should expand Medicaid.
2026 Is the Year to Act on Expanding Floridians’ Access to Lifesaving Care
As lawmakers head into the 2026 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Floridians and expand access to care.
Florida’s proposed changes to vaccination requirements for schools threaten cancer patients and survivors
Vaccinations are an essential part of care for people with cancer and their families. ACS CAN advocates for science-based policies that improve access to vaccines that prevent and treat cancer as well as protect people living with cancer.
Florida Researchers and Health Leaders Discuss Policy Priorities at Annual Cancer Breakfast
“For cancer patients, these health care tax credits are a lifeline that enables access to timely, life-saving treatments,” said Susan Harbin, Senior Government Relations Director for ACS CAN Florida and recent Field Government Relations Professional of the Year.
Susan Harbin Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy
Washington, D.C., – September 17, 2025 – Susan Harbin was recognized as the country’s top government relations professional by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies.
New Report Underscores Importance of Proposal to Reduce Costs of Breast Cancer Imaging
A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients had out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023.
2025 is the Time to Reduce the Cancer Burden on Floridians
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – As Florida legislators begin committee meetings for the 2025 session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on them to prioritize reducing the cancer burden on Floridians.
Governor Signs Legislation Taking First Step to Improving Access to Biomarker Testing for Floridians
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB885 into law, which expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases.