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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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ACS CAN volunteers at Delaware Legislative Hall 2018
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2019 Delaware Day at the Capitol

Please join us for the DE Day at the Capitol on April 17, 2019.

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ACS CAN Praises Governor Carney for His Support of Tobacco 21 in Delaware

January 22, 2019
Delaware

DOVER, DE –Jan. 17, 2019 – Earlier today, during his State of State Address, Governor John Carney announced his support for enacting a law that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. Currently tobacco products can be sold to people as young as 18.

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

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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