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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.

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Governor David Ige Proclaims December 3-7 as Cancer Screen Week in Hawaii

December 3, 2018
Hawaii

Governor David Ige has issued a proclamation declaring December 3-7 as Cancer Screen Week in Hawaii. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with lawmakers to pass a resolution during the 2018 legislative session declaring the first week in December as Cancer Screen Week in partnership with Genentech, the American Cancer Society (ACS), Stand Up to Cancer and Rally Health. T

New Law Makes All University of Hawaii Campuses Tobacco-Free

July 12, 2018
Hawaii

A new law took effect on July 10 that makes all University of Hawaii campuses completely tobacco-free, including the use of electronic cigarettes.

About Our Cancer Council Engagement Program

June 15, 2017
Hawaii

The Cancer Council Engagement Program is a newly formed group by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. Hawaii-Pacific, with the aim of training youth ages 17-24 to be knowledgeable about cancer policies in Hawaii and to serve as effective advocates in helping to educate their communities and legislators

2017 Hawaii State Legislative Debrief

May 15, 2017
Hawaii

Throughout the 2017 state legislative session, ACS CAN Hawaii-Pacific has been monitoring, gathering support, and testifying on legislation that would aid cancer patients. Our legislative recap of this session is below: HPV Legislation SB 514 has been transmitted to the Governor’s office. As you are aware, this legislation allows

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