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Gov. Josh Green took a major step toward treating and preventing colorectal cancer in Hawai’i by signing HB 1969 into law which establishes a state-funded financial assistance program to offer screenings for uninsured and underinsured individuals and treatment for uninsured individuals. Follow up colonoscopies required after a non-invasive screening will

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

With Friday marking the end of the legislative session in Hawai’i, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend the state legislature for committing to health equity by passing a bill that enables researchers to study why cancer disproportionately impacts Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Asian Americans including Filipinos in Hawai’i.

Volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers from across Hawaii convened at the state capitol Tuesday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). During meetings with lawmakers, volunteers expressed desire for leaders to support policies that aim to

Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) are expressing their support to increase the cigarette tax by at least $1 per pack after recent legislative action taken by committees in the Hawaii House and Senate. Raising the tax on cigarettes would not only reduce tobacco use and save lives, but it would also boost revenue to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, which is vital for cancer research and access to life-saving treatments.

HONOLULU – A new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) released Thursday shows cancer diagnoses are now higher in women compared to men, revealing a shift in the burden of the disease. The report highlights and presents an opportunity for Hawaii State Lawmakers to work with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to support cancer prevention, treatment, and access to care during the 2025 legislative session.