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This September, Illinois ACS CAN advocates took on Capitol Hill where they met with every IL Senate and House office – many of which were conducted face-to-face with members of Congress themselves. Advocates urged lawmakers to increase federal research funding at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) through the appropriations process

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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network- Illinois team has a Facebook Page. Like us online and stay up to date on current legislation, action alerts, and other happenings in Illinois. Become a fan of our page today! Here is a link to our advocacy page:

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This new law is a great first step in helping patients with chronic diseases manage their care by increasing access to the most effective treatments and curbing the process of step therapy.

Maggie Powell Maggie Powell alwasy supported advocacy work, but took her volunteerism to the next level with ACS CAN right after Celebration on the Hill. She became an ACT Lead with ACS CAN in 2010, the Vice State Lead Ambassador in 2021 and State Lead Ambassador in 2023. She