ACS CAN Applauds Senate Continuing Resolution that Preserves Stability in Federal Research Funding
Last night, the Senate released the text of its continuing resolution to fund the federal government thru mid-December.
National Press Releases
New Survey Finds Majority of Cancer Survivors Say They Would Not Have Been Able to Meet Work Requirements During Cancer Treatment
According to a new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey, 90% of cancer patients and survivors say their cancer or their care and treatment required them to miss hours of work, school or volunteering, with nearly one-third of respondents (32%) continuing to experience disruptions into survivorship.
House and Senate Introduce Bill Aimed at Reducing Health Disparities and Combatting Chronic Disease
The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate today introduced legislation aimed at eliminating health disparities. Sponsored by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026 offers a comprehensive policy framework that will help address health inequities that intersect with race and ethnicity as well as geography, immigration status, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, language and socioeconomic status. The bill includes policy solutions that will help bolster cancer research and improve access to cancer prevention, early detection and care.
Public Health Groups, Pediatricians and Parents Sue FDA Over Policy Allowing the Marketing of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches
A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s new enforcement policy that allows e-cigarette and nicotine pouch products to be marketed and sold without the scientific review and marketing authorization required by federal law.
Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials
Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health and health care professional organizations sent a letter to the Senate declaring their strong support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440/H.R. 3521). The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would help remove cost and geographic barriers that keep patients from enrolling and participating in clinical trials. The bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mark Warner (D-VA) in April 2026 and in the U.S. House of Representatives in May 2025 by Reps. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and August Pfluger (R-TX).
ACS CAN Calls on Administration to Withdraw Rule that Jeopardizes Future of Cancer Research
Today, the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network submitted a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget strongly opposing a proposed rule that would change the federal government’s grantmaking framework.
ACS CAN Statement on FDA Authorizing Modified-risk Claims for 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network:
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Welcomes HHS Focus on Streamlining and Strengthening Clinical Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S.
ACS CAN Applauds CMS Proposed Rule for Prior Authorization for Drugs and Outlines Further Improvements to Benefit Cancer Patients and Survivors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments in a letter to the Department of Health and Hu