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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is the nation's leading advocacy organization in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN Florida staff and volunteers encourage elected officials to not only talk about fighting cancer but also take real steps towards decreasing the impact of cancer on our state.

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Survivors and Advocates from Florida travel to Washington D.C. to meet their Federal legislators.

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Tell Your Lawmakers to Support Expanding Access To Biomarkers Testing

We need YOU to help us convince state lawmakers to make access to biomarker testing a top priority. Biomarker testing can help doctors identify specific treatments that target a patient's individual cancer.

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2023 Legislative Session

March 7, 2023
Florida

TALLAHASSEE, FL – March 7, 2023 – As lawmakers gather for the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Florida is advocating for state lawmakers to work across the aisle to pass a bill that is expected to revolutionize cancer treatment for Floridians

Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death

February 14, 2023
Florida

TALLAHASSEE, FL – February 14, 2023 – Today, Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman (R-Tampa) filed a bill ( HB 805 ) that will allow more Floridians to receive biomarker testing – a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that have become an increasingly important

Paul Hull Receives Dave Woodmansee Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

September 15, 2022
Florida

JACKSONVILLE, FL – September 15, 2022 – Paul Hull was recognized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) this week in honor of his exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies. ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents the award to a staff

Barbara Effman Accept Top Volunteer Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work

September 15, 2022
Florida

SUNRISE, FL – September 15, 2022 – Barbara Effman was awarded the Volunteer Award for Excellence in Advocacy by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of her efforts to help make cancer a national priority. Each year, a lead volunteer who has consistently demonstrated strong

State Contacts

Susan Harbin
Senior Director, Government Relations
State of Florida
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Natalie Kliné
Senior Grassroots Manager
South Florida & Puerto Rico
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Storm Goodlin
Grassroots Manager
North and Central Florida
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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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