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September 26, 2025
Florida

“For cancer patients, these health care tax credits are a lifeline that enables access to timely, life-saving treatments,” said Susan Harbin, Senior Government Relations Director for ACS CAN Florida and recent Field Government Relations Professional of the Year.

September 17, 2025
Florida

Washington, D.C., – September 17, 2025 – Susan Harbin was recognized as the country’s top government relations professional by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies.

March 21, 2025
Florida

A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients had out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023.

January 15, 2025
Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – As Florida legislators begin committee meetings for the 2025 session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on them to prioritize reducing the cancer burden on Floridians. Susan Harbin , Florida government relations director for ACS CAN released the following statement: “We thank lawmakers

August 15, 2024
Florida

Cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the Tampa area gathered at the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge to honor people affected by cancer. ACS Hope Lodges offer free lodging and other resources to cancer patients and their caregivers.

June 18, 2024
Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB885 into law, which expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases.

June 12, 2024
Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Florida budget into law today, marking landmark investments in cancer priorities for the Sunshine State. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the funding that includes meaningful increases for many impactful initiatives. The budget triples the state’s investment

April 2, 2024
Florida

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 Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In

March 8, 2024
Florida

The Florida legislature ended its 2024 session today by passing a budget that included landmark funding for cancer priorities in the Sunshine State, including meaningful increases for the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program.