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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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Thank the Joint Finance Committee for Maintaining State Funding for Cancer and Tobacco Control Programs

We know these are uncertain times in Delaware, but the future could soon look even worse for those who rely on state programs to prevent and treat cancer. Fewer screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Less funding to prevent kids from using tobacco and to help adults quit.

Thank You JFC Members for Maintaining Level Funding for Cancer and Tobacco Control Programs
Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

2020 Tri-State Virtual Forum

A substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented. According to a recent study by American Cancer Society researchers, at least 42% of newly diagnosed cancers in the US – about 750,000 cases in 2020 – are potentially avoidable. 

Join us for a discussion on the importance of health equity, prevention and what can be done to stop cancer from even starting.

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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

November 10, 2020

2020 Tri-State Virtual Forum

A substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented. According to a recent study by American Cancer Society researchers, at least 42% of newly diagnosed cancers in the US – about 750,000 cases in 2020 – are potentially avoidable. Join us for a discussion on the importance of health equity, prevention and what can be done to stop cancer from even starting.

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State Contacts

Jeanne Chiquoine
Delaware Government Relations Director
[email protected]
484-653-7807
Marc Kaplan
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
518.796.1038
Tiffany Cloud
Grassroots Manager, Pennsylvania and Delaware
[email protected]
215.985.5334 EXT 67311

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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