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The ultimate end to cancer is as much matter of public policy as it is a scientific and medical challenge. In California, ACS CAN advocates use their voices to demand elected officials make the prevention and treatment of cancer a top priority. Won't you join us?

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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 to help 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

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California Voter Guide

We asked the major candidates in our state’s U.S. House of Representatives race to promise to oppose any legislation that the Congressional Budget Office determines would reduce coverage for the Medi-Cal population.

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Governor Jerry Brown Urges Californians to Participate in Cancer Screen Week to Lower Cancer Rates in the State

December 3, 2018
California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —Governor Jerry Brown is putting his support behind Cancer Screen Week, which starts today. During Cancer Screen Week, the State of California joins communities across the nation to increase awareness of the benefits of detecting cancer early and the importance of discussing individual risk factors for cancer with

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cancer Advocates Ask Candidates Running for Congress in California to Accept The Medi-Cal Promise

October 25, 2018
California

SACRAMENTO, Calif . – Candidates’ support for cancer-fighting policies such as access to adequate and affordable health care is critically important to many Californians. As part of its Cancer Votes program, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is contacting Congressional candidates across the country in a nationwide

Sacramento Should Protect Youth from Flavored Tobacco Including E-cigarettes and Menthol Cigarettes!

October 17, 2018
California

Sacramento, CA – Leading health organizations, community groups and about 60 young people–-held a rally at Sacramento City Hall today, October 17, 2018, to oppose flavored tobacco products that the tobacco industry is using to lure youth into a lifetime of tobacco addiction. The rally kicked off the SacKids vs.

California Becomes First State in Nation to Make Healthy Beverages the Default Drink Option in All Restaurant Kids’ Meals

September 20, 2018
California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Governor Jerry Brown for giving a thumbs up to a landmark bill that leverages good nutrition as a new way to prevent cancer. Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1192 into law today, making California the first

State Contacts

Lori G Bremner
Grassroots Director
[email protected]
916-504-2472
Tim Gibbs
Senior Director, Government Relations
[email protected]
916-504-2484
Stephanie Winn-McCorkle
Director, Media Advocacy
[email protected]
916-504-2480

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