Nevada Cancer Action Center

Latest Updates

September 21, 2023
Nevada

LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Cancer survivors and patients from Las Vegas and Reno represented Nevada in Washington, D.C. Tuesday as part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Tammy Moyle, Deidra Hamilton, Patti Kellerhouse, Jennifer Johnson, Sean McCoy, and Alphonso Gibbs joined more than 700 cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across the United States to meet with and urge lawmakers to prioritize cancer care and prevention.

August 31, 2023
Nevada

Volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) held a ‘Lights of Hope’ ceremony near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, Wednesday evening. The powerful visual display included dozens of lit bags to honor and remember loved ones affected by cancer. Each bag included the name of a Nevadan who has fought cancer.

June 6, 2023
Nevada

LAS VEGAS, NEV. – The Nevada State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 155 as the 82nd legislative session adjourned, Monday. The bill establishes provisions for biomarker testing in Nevada but falls short of ensuring broader patient access to needed testing. While the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) appreciates lawmakers’ recognition of the growing importance of biomarker testing in the treatment of cancer and other conditions, this bill was significantly weakened from its original intent.

April 13, 2023
Nevada

Dozens of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers met with members of the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City Wednesday. The meetings were part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) ‘Cancer Action Day’ which is held annually at the state capitol. Volunteers asked lawmakers to support Assembly Bill 155 which, if enacted, would expand access to biomarker testing in Nevada.

Nevada Events

December 6, 2023PST

Join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)’s Black Volunteer Caucus for a virtual Postcard Party on Wednesday, December 6th at 4:30pm PST, 7:30pm EST.

State Contacts

Randy Johnson
Government Relations Director
Alex Wiles
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
Las Vegas
Latoschka Nether
Nevada Grassroots Manager

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