Maine Cancer Action Center

ACS CAN is Maine's leading cancer advocacy organization, working to make cancer issues a priority in the state and nationally. Our staff and volunteers have led successful campaigns, resulting in increased cancer research funding, tobacco-free public places, improved access to health care and quality of life for cancer patients.

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Add your voice to our petition to support legislation that would expand health insurance coverage of biomarker testing in Maine.

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Sign to Protect Maine Kids from Tobacco Addiction

Add your voice to our petition to support legislation that would end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products.

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High School Advocate Urges Maine Lawmakers to Prohibit the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

April 25, 2023
Maine

The tobacco industry is targeting Maine high schoolers and one of the reasons so many of them are getting hooked is because of the appeal of fruity and candy type flavored tobacco products.

Legislation Introduced to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Maine

April 10, 2023
Maine

LD1577 Would Allow More Mainers to Access Routinely Recommended Testing That Allows Doctors to Personalize Health Care Treatments

Lawmakers Must Oppose Legislation to Remove Power from Local Decision Makers; Protect Public Health

March 16, 2023
Maine

The Maine legislature is set to hear testimony on two bills that would take away municipalities control over certain public health ordinances

South Portland City Council to Vote on Ending the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

December 6, 2022
Maine

SOUTH PORTLAND – Today, the South Portland City Council will hold a first reading and vote on a proposed ordinance to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges City Council members to prioritize

State Contacts

Hilary Schneider
Director, Government Relations
[email protected]
207-373-3707
Emily Johnson
Manager, Grassroots
[email protected]
603-602-7092
Amber Herting
Associate Director, Media Advocacy
[email protected]
508-450-8690

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