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Welcome to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Maryland page. ACS CAN is the nation's leading advocate for public policies that are helping to defeat cancer. The organization ensures that cancer patients, survivors, and their families have a voice in public policy matters at all levels of government. As the American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority.

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Maryland ACS CAN Leadership Opportunity

ACS CAN Maryland is now accepting applications for our top volunteer in the state.  Submit your name to learn about this posiition.

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Annapolis Forum on Impact of Tobacco Including E-cigarettes in Maryland, Hosted by Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Group

October 21, 2019
Maryland

Maryland’s American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) annual policy forum will bring together state leaders in government, medicine and advocacy to discuss the toll of tobacco use including electronic smoking devices in Maryland.

ACS CAN Mourns Loss of Rep. Elijah Cummings, Longtime Health Advocate

October 17, 2019
Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Today, longtime health advocate Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) died at the age of 68. The following statement can be attributed to John Hoctor, managing director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing

ACS CAN Needs You- Volunteer Opportunities

October 9, 2019
Maryland

Even if you have only a few minutes a day to spare, ACS CAN will empower you to become an effective advocate for cancer issues. We provide the training, tools, and opportunities you need to ensure your voice is heard by your lawmakers. It Starts by Being an Online Action

Maryland Volunteers were on the Hill

September 10, 2019
Maryland

On September 10th, Maryland Volunteer Team attended the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Lobby Day in Washington, DC. They were joined by more than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district. While in DC, volunteers met with their

State Contacts

Sherry McCammon
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
410.931.6850
Jocelyn Collins
Director, Government Relations
[email protected]
301.254.0072
Vanessa Hill
Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
336.202.5266

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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.

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