Hawaii Cancer Action Center

HONOLULU - On Wednesday, the state Legislature passed a measure to aid in the fight against colorectal cancer as cases and deaths continue to rise in Hawai'i from the disease, particularly in younger people. If signed by Gov. Josh Green, HB 1969 will expand access and screenings for residents across

Dozens of volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers from across Hawai’i united at the state capitol Tuesday for ‘Cancer Action Day’ to urge lawmakers to support several policies to aid in the fight against cancer including a bill that would increase access to colorectal cancer screenings for residents.

With the 2026 legislative session now underway in Hawai’i, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading efforts to work with lawmakers on several initiatives which include defending Medicaid and expanding access to screenings for colorectal cancer for the state’s most vulnerable communities. ACS CAN is collaborating