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The Connecticut staff, volunteer and advocates for the 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, access to cancer screenings, and more.

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Check out our 2026 end of session summary!

We have had a banner year for ACS CAN during this legislative session. Please take a moment and read about the accomplishments our volunteers helped in making a reality!

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Senate & House Vote Unanimously to Increase Access to Biomarker Testing

May 21, 2025
Connecticut

Expanding access to this form of precision medicine will help more people in Connecticut get the right treatment at the right time.

Cancer Survivors Convene in Hartford, Urge Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

May 9, 2025
Connecticut

Leading public health group urges Senate and Gov. Lamont to follow suit in ensuring biomarker testing can benefit more Connecticut patients

Connecticut House Votes to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing

May 9, 2025
Connecticut

Leading public health group urges Senate and Gov. Lamont to follow suit in ensuring biomarker testing can benefit more Connecticut patients

Cancer Survivors Convene in Hartford, Urge Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

March 19, 2025
Connecticut

Insurance coverage of biomarker testing will reduce health disparities for cancer patients & improve outcomes across broad spectrum of serious disease

State Contacts

Bryte Johnson
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
959-666-9852
Amber Herting
Associate Director, Media Advocacy
[email protected]
508-450-8690
Rebecca Oechsner
Regional Senior Manager, Grassroots Organizing
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Connecticut Legislative Ambassador Homepage

The Legislative Ambassador Homepage is the go-to place for everything you need to be a successful Legislative Ambassador in your community. Get our latest updates, access our trainings, check out upcoming actions you can take to help end cancer as we know it, and much more!

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