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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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Attend the DE Debates

Curious how you can be a part of the 2018 election in DE? Join us for the Delaware Debates!

 

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Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

2018 Tri-State Forum Registration

On November 1, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a forum at the headquarters of Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, PA. This event will highlight progress in palliative care for cancer patients including pain management.

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Tell Us How You Would Like to be Involved!

ACS CAN has volunteer action teams in over 400 communities across the nation. And they are filled with people just like you - ordinary Americans who are ready to dedicate a little bit of their time to the fight against cancer. Join us today!

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2018 Delaware End Of Session Report

September 4, 2018
Delaware

State Appropriations : On June 30 th , Governor Carney signed a $4.27 billion budget for FY 2019. The budget included pay raises for state workers, increased special education funding, and $46 million in deferred spending for next year’s operating budget. The state ended the year with a small

Delaware Making Progress on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

August 9, 2018
Delaware

Delaware Making Progress on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies Must Do Better Addressing Pain and Opioid Issues DOVER, DE – August 9, 2018 – Delaware has mixed grades when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According

Don’t Weaken Health Insurance Marketplaces (Letter to the Editor, News Journal, 3/28/18)

March 30, 2018
Delaware

Don’t weaken health insurance marketplaces I am a cancer survivor, and my health coverage is my lifeline. Access to timely treatment, affordable medications and regular screenings and doctor visits are essential and the reason I am alive today. Breaks in coverage could mean delayed care and dire consequences for

Delaware Events

November 1, 2018
Philadelphia, PA

2018 ACS CAN Tri-State Forum: Palliative Care and Pain Management

On November 1, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a forum at the headquarters of Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, PA. This event will highlight progress in palliative care for cancer patients including pain management. The event will include key stakeholders in Delaware, New Jersey...

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State Contacts

Jeanne Chiquoine
Delaware Government Relations Director
[email protected]
484-653-7807
Marc Kaplan
Senior Specialist, Division Media Advocacy
Albany, NY
[email protected]
518-796-1038

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