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Protect California Kids!

The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, U.S. Surgeon General, and Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration have all declared youth e-cigarette use to be an epidemic.

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2,4,6,8...Who Do We Appreciate - YOU!

We appreciate the big things, the small things and all the things in between that you do in the fight against cancer. Whether you are contacting your elected officials by email or phone or meeting with them in person, participating in events or sharing information with friends - we thank YOU.

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2019 ACS CAN California Legislative Scorecard

The voices of cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are making a difference at the Capitol. The ACS CAN 2019 Legislative Scorecard illustrates the role each California legislator played during the session’s achievements and failures on cancer policy.

See the 2019 Scorecard here.

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds the California State Assembly for Passing Senate Bill 793 to Halt the Sale of Flavored Tobacco

August 24, 2020

California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issues this statement from Managing Director Jim Knox following the vote by the California State Assembly today to halt the sale of flavored tobacco products including candy, fruity and minty e-cigarettes as well as menthol cigarettes: “The American

Assemblymember Rob Bonta Wins Health Equity Cancer-fighter Award at Annual Event Hosted by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

August 18, 2020

California

Cancer affects everyone, but not everyone equally. Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) understands the nexus between health equity and the chances of surviving cancer, and was bestowed the 2020 Policy Champion Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on August 18, 2020. The award presentation was part

Health Equity Impacts of COVID-19 and How We’re Fighting Back

August 14, 2020

California

As part of its series of in-depth community conversations about health disparities that lead to negative outcomes for Blacks and other ethnic groups, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will hold a virtual health equity forum on August 18,2020 from 5-6:30 p.m. Topics will include

Senator Jerry Hill Receives 2020 State Legislator of the Year Award

August 13, 2020

California

SACRAMENTO, Calif . – Senator Jerry Hill has been named State Legislator of the Year, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his work championing legislation to protect California kids and communities of color from a potentially lethal addiction to

California Events

September 30, 2020

2020 Los Angeles Policy Forum: The Future of Cancer Care: Breakthroughs,Advances and the Importance of Access

Please join us for this virtual event featuring remarks from Johnese Spisso, RN, MPA, President of UCLA Health, and a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Michael Teitell, Director of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, with a group of distinguished experts who will explore advances in cancer care and...

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November 13, 2020

Southern California ACS CAN Research Event: Clinical Trials

Clinical trials enrollment is crucial to research progress. Our nation’s research investments, the work of dedicated scientists and clinicians, the brave patients who are enrolling in trials, and academic, clinical and industry support all work together to bring reseearch to the cancer patients of today...

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