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ACS CAN Michigan prides itself on our amazing cancer advocates. They work to fight cancer at the state capitol and hold our representatives in Washington, D.C. accountable. Our cancer advocates believe access to health care and preventing youth from becoming regular tobacco users are important issues to all of us! Won’t you join us?

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Summer Book Club - Register Today!

Join the Michigan Volunteer DE&I Committee as they read through and discuss the book, "White Fragility."  Discussion of the book will be Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00pm ET. 

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Raise the age of sale of tobacco products to 21 in Michigan

Please sign our petition asking Michigan lawmakers to support legislation to raise the state sale age of tobacco products to 21.  

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I Support Better Palliative Care in Michigan

Patients diagnosed with serious illnesses, like cancer, should have the option of receiving palliative care services for as long they need it, along with their curative treatment. Unfortunately, too many patients in Michigan currently lack access to quality palliative care.

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Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

April 29, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers' steadfast commitment. The virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual Cancer Action Day, so cancer

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Announce Partnership

April 8, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI - April 8, 2021 - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute are pleased to announce a new partnership. The organizations have aligned to provide information about cancer-related legislative actions taking place on the state and federal levels.

Michigan House Passes Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Legislation

March 25, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is thrilled to see the House pass oral chemotherapy fairness legislation today. ACS CAN wants to take this moment to thank Rep. Daire Rendon for supporting and sponsoring this legislation. It has never been more critical for people

House of Representatives to Address Access to Oral Anti-Cancer Medication

February 24, 2021
Michigan

Lansing, MI – Today, House Republicans held a press conference to announce the Michigan House Healthcare Reform Plan. Andrew Schepers, director of government relations in Michigan for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), made the following statement in reaction. “As an organization dedicated to reducing suffering and

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Andrew Schepers
Michigan Government Relations Director
East Lansing
[email protected]
Office: ‪ 517-219-9434
Ashley Wakefield
Michigan Grassroots Manager
East Lansing
[email protected]
Office: 517-219-9502
Michelle Zimmerman
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
Cell: (740) 525-9577

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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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CANdid Connection Podcast

Do you ever feel confused or behind on all the latest policy news affecting Cancer patients and their families? Michigan's very own Andrew Schepers & Ashley Wakefield launched the CANdid Connection Podcast as a way to bring the news happening at the capitol into your livingroom. Go to the...

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