The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Indiana empowers ordinary people from every walk of life to use their stories, voices and passion to advocate for their friends and family members with cancer. And we want you to join us. Where ORDINARY people make EXTRAORDINARY power to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
We are asking Indiana Lawmakers for a $2.00 per pack cigarette tax increase, with a parallel tax on other tobacco products, and an increase to our state's investment in tobacco prevention and cessation to $15 million annually.
Beech Grove, IN – Tonight, a proclamation from Mayor Jim Coffman recognized Beech Grove bars and clubs that have elected to go smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Breathe Easy Beech Grove coalition encourage the common council to protect Beech Grove residents from
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – This afternoon, the Indiana Senate passed Senate Bill 273, which would ensure biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments, is covered by more insurance plans in the Hoosier state. The following is a statement from
Christine Yoder Christine Yoder has been an ACS CAN volunteer for 8 years and has been involved with ACS for 10 years. She currently serves as the Town Council President in Shipshewana. Christine has dedicated most of her adult life to community service. A wife,
Advocates from across the state will call on our lawmakers to protect the lives of Hoosiers by supporting policies that protect us from Big Tobacco. This action-packed day includes trainings on how to meet with your lawmakers, issue briefings, special guest speakers and lunch. Indiana can and must do better...
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.