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Delaware

Support Tobacco 21

Delaware youth have big dreams, but Big Tobacco has other plans. Each year the tobacco industry spends more than $44 million on marketing in our state to entice the next generation of smokers. Big tobacco knows that 95% of adult smokers begin smoking before they turn 21.

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Delaware

Share Your Tobacco Story

Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S. and you have one of the most powerful tools to help us change this. Your story.

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Delaware

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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Delaware Priorities

Delaware Needs to Increase Tobacco Control Funding

Healthy Eating and Active Living

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2019 Delaware Legislative Agenda

November 29, 2018

Delaware

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Delawareans touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease.

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 State Lead Ambassador

Delaware

Barbara Burd Barbara Burd has been involved with ACS CAN since 2005 and with ACS since 1996, where she was involved with Reach to Recovery and Strides. In her hometown of Wilmington, Barbara is a retired occupation therapist and volunteers for the Junior Board of Christiana Care, Women’s and

Delaware Events

April 17, 2019

Dover, DE

2019 Delaware Day at the Capitol

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites you to attend the 2019 Delaware Day at the Capitol on April 17, 2019. The 2019 Day at the Capitol will include opportunities to learn about the work of our organization in Delaware and learn about the legislative process and...

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