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September 10, 2024
Arizona

Cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers gathered in Phoenix to honor Arizonans affected by the disease, Tuesday evening. The event, hosted at Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s, was organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as part of Lights of Hope Across America, the organization’s signature fundraiser aimed at strengthening the mission of reducing the cancer burden for everyone. The display included dozens of lit bags, each representing an Arizonan touched by the disease.

August 27, 2024
Arizona

A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 8 in 10 or 82% of voters in Arizona view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor. The poll findings showed a majority of voters feel the health care system is not meeting the needs of most of the state’s residents. Conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Hart Research, this poll is a part of ACS CAN’s national Cancer Votes campaign—the country’s leading voter education program for cancer-related issues and policies.

August 9, 2024
Arizona

Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend Governor Katie Hobbs for supporting the newly unveiled five-year Arizona Cancer Control Plan. The plan includes policy provisions that pursue additional resources for cancer patient navigation and cancer screenings as well as reinstating the historical leadership for the state in tobacco control policies.

May 15, 2024
Arizona

Members of the newly formed Arizona Cancer Action Caucus held their inaugural meeting Wednesday afternoon at the state capitol to discuss ways to combat the disease in the state. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) helped form the caucus, which consists of a bipartisan group of seven state lawmakers. All members have been touched by cancer, including some who are survivors.

Arizona Events

February 6, 2025MST
Phoenix, AZ

Join cancer survivors, caregivers, and volunteers from across Arizona in advocating for legislative solutions to prevent and treat cancer! Register for ACS CAN Arizona's 2025 Cancer Action Day on February 6th in Downtown Phoenix. Never participated in a meeting with your lawmaker? Don't worry! We provide...

State Contacts

Cristianne Scherrer
Arizona Grassroots Manager
Brian Hummell
Arizona Government Relations Director
Alex Wiles
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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