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Sign the petition to tell Congress cancer research funding isn't optional – it’s essential

A recent budget proposal calls for devastating cuts to cancer research funding. Uregw your member of Congress to reject these cuts and peotect lifesaving cancer research funding.

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Stop the Toll of Big Tobacco in Louisiana

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Support tobacco tax increases and tobacco prevention and cessation funding in Louisiana

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death. In Louisiana, 32.7% of cancer deaths are attributable to smoking, and smoking accounts for $2.19 billion annually in direct health care costs.

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Louisiana Priorities

2025 LA Legislative Agenda

Protecting Funding for the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Program

Defending Against Preemption

Statewide Smoke-Free Workplaces

Protecting the Louisiana Tumor Registry

Preserving Access to Care via Medicaid

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Louisiana Advocates Press for Legislative Relief from Medical Debt

March 30, 2026

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As the Louisiana legislative session continues to move forward, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of medical debt on Louisianans and make prostate cancer screenings affordable for at-risk populations.

Local Smoke‑Free Law in Lafourche Marks First Month

March 26, 2026

Louisiana

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, unanimously passed a local smoke-free ordinance that took effect today. The ordinance protects workers and residents from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in enclosed workplaces and other public spaces.

New Louisiana Billboard Sends Clear Message About Cancer Research Funding

August 12, 2025

Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA. – Aug 12, 2025 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed two new billboards in Baton Rouge to catch Congress’s attention ahead of crucial votes coming up in Washington, D.C. While federal funding is in jeopardy and progress is at stake, ACS

Cancer Advocates Rally at Louisiana Capitol to Push for Tobacco Prevention

May 27, 2025

Louisiana

Constituents had the chance to meet and converse with their respective lawmakers on why comprehensive tobacco prevention works. “Our goal is to investing a portion of tobacco tax revenue in programs to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco and help those already addicted to quit,” said Alice Kline, government relations director for ACS CAN. “Tobacco remains the number one cause of preventable death and is responsible for 32.7% of cancer deaths in Louisiana.”