Alabama volunteers, staff and advocates for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network fight cancer by encouraging decision makers to support laws and policies like sustained investments in cancer research, stronger tobacco control efforts, improved access to care, and better quality of life for patients.
Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death. In Alabama, 33.6% of cancer deaths are caused by smoking, and smoking accounts for $2.19 billion annually in direct health care costs.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Patient advocacy groups including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer applaud Alabama State Sen. Steve Livingston for pre-filing Senate Bill 19 , which eliminates cost sharing for lifesaving prostate cancer screenings for those covered by state-regulated insurance. The
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is kicking off the football season by bringing the fight against cancer to game day with a Tailgate for Tomorrow’s Cures during UAB’s first game versus Alabama State on August 28. We invite the community to
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is bringing the fight against cancer to game day with a Tailgate for Tomorrow’s Cures at 5:30 p.m. before UAB’s kickoff game versus Alabama State on August 28 and invites the community to join. The tailgate
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – July 29, 2025 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed two new billboards in Alabama to catch Congress’s attention ahead of crucial votes coming up in Washington, D.C. While federal funding is in jeopardy and progress is at stake, ACS CAN is
Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.