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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Nebraska 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. We will give you the training and tools you need to make your voices heard to advocate for policies that fight cancer.  Advocate for EXTRAORDINARY change through ORDINARY action and join us in the fight against cancer. 

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Support tobacco tax increases and investments in programs to reduce tobacco use in Nebraska

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death. In Nebraska, 28.4% of cancer deaths are caused by smoking, and smoking accounts for $924 million annually in direct health care costs.

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Nebraska Legislature Takes First Step in Improving Access to Biomarker Testing, But More Work Is Needed

June 6, 2025
Nebraska

As the largest coalition of Nebraska patients and provider groups in years to unite on a new health policy, we are glad to see that the Nebraska legislature recognizes the importance of biomarker testing and access to precision medicine.

Nebraska Cancer Advocates Stage a Digital Takeover to Call on Lawmakers to Protect Medicaid

May 13, 2025
Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. – This week, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is staging a digital takeover nationwide, including here in Nebraska, calling on Congress to protect Medicaid. The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee will be voting this week on proposed cuts to Medicaid and ACS

Letter: Bill supports biomarker testing

January 29, 2025
Nebraska

This letter originally ran in the Lincoln Journal Star . Biomarker testing opens the door to precision medicine, which can increase survivorship and quality of life for cancer patients. Precision medicine is revolutionizing cancer care, and people need access to it. As a volunteer with the American Cancer Society

Legislative Action Needed to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing, ‘Game-Changer’ in Fight Against Cancer

January 8, 2025
Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb . – Statement from Megan Word, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Nebraska government relations director: “As lawmakers dive into the 2025 legislative session, ACS CAN urges lawmakers to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Nebraskans. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature

State Contacts

Holly Kaffenberger
Nebraska Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
402.507.5502
Megan Word
Nebraska Government Relations Director
[email protected]
816.527.8625
Michael DuPré
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
[email protected]
515.321.4031

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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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