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Welcome to the Delaware ACS CAN page. Here you can learn about issues that play a critical role in reducing cancer incidence and deaths in our state.  ACS CAN supports science and evidence based policies to achieve legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

 

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Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

2021 Tri-State Virtual Forum

Join us for a discussion on the progress researchers are making in cancer treatment and prevention and the important role that funding has in fueling cancer research.

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Ask Governor Carney to fully fund tobacco and cancer control programs

We know these are uncertain times for Delaware, but the future could look even worse for those who rely on state programs to prevent and treat cancer.

Governor please fully fund tobacco and cancer control programs
Delaware

Flavors Hook Delaware Kids

Now available, 15,500 tempting flavors. Flavored tobacco is a marketing weapon. More than 80% of teens of who have ever used tobacco started with a flavored product. 

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Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 15, 2020
Delaware

Cong. Blunt-Rochester has been honored by ACS CAN for her leadership in advocating for cancer related policies.

Wilmington Breast Cancer Survivor to Honor and Remember Those Touched by Cancer With Lights of Hope Display

August 26, 2020
Delaware

Breast cancer survivor Barbara Burd is honoring those who are or have been on the cancer journey with Lights of Hope.

ACS CAN DE Day at the Capitol Will Be a Virtual Event the Second Week of June

March 24, 2020
Delaware

Because of the closing of the State Capitol to visitors, we are encouraging volunteers to advocate virtually.

ACS CAN Lauds Governor Carney for Enacting Tobacco 21

May 6, 2019
Delaware

DOVER, DE , April 17, 2019 – Governor Carney today enacted a law that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. The bill signing took place during Delaware Day at the Capitol, during which cancer survivors and caregivers met with state lawmakers to tell their

Delaware Events

August 10, 2021EST

Virtual Baking Class with Chef Dana Herbert

We are so excited to announce that Delaware's own, Chef Dana Herbert is hosting a fundraiser to benefit ACS CAN Delaware! Any donation to our Lights of Hope page made from now till EOD August 9th will get you access to a virtual baking class with the Chef. You will...

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November 3, 2021

2021 Tri-State Virtual Forum

Join us for a discussion on the progress researchers are making in cancer treatment and prevention and the important role that funding has in fueling cancer research.

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State Contacts

Jocelyn Collins
Government Relations Director
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Priyanka Konanur
Grassroots Manager
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Marc Kaplan
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
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518.796.1038

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