ACS CAN Hawaii-Pacific is a non-profit, non-partisan cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a priority with our state legislators and our congressional delegation. The Hawaii-Pacific region covers the State of Hawaii and the Territory of Guam. As an island region, cancer patients face unique issues with access to care, especially is regards to transportation for medical treatment.
Our team of dedicated, engaged, and enthisuastic staff partners and volunteers advocate for a time when no one will ever hear the words: "you have cancer." Join us in our campaigns to rid our state, nation, and world from the pain and suffering of cancer.
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death, claiming the lives of over 1,400 a year. 21,000 keiki now under 18 and alive will ultimately die prematurely from smoking related causes.
Check out the August Newsletter This month's newsletter includes: 2021 Legislative Snapshot - we did it, celebrate 20 year's with ACS CAN, Lights of Hope and more!
HONOLULU — Governor Ige vetoed House Bill 1296 today that would have repealed Hawaii’s successful Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund. Following is a statement from Cynthia Au, Hawaii government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: “Hawaii has a long and successful history of reducing tobacco
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.