New York

The governor’s budget proposes rolling back important Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing – which is key to matching some patients with the most effective treatment for cancer and other diseases. Please send a message to your lawmakers today and ask them to save this important coverage.

We will once again gather in person on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Albany , New York in The Well of the Legislative Office Building to advocate on behalf of cancer patients. The deadline to register is Friday, April 3, so don't delay, register today!

After overcoming the immediate shock of hearing, “you have cancer,” the healthcare system can be overwhelming. Your story is essential and a powerful way to push lawmakers to do the right thing. Will you help us by sharing your previous experience through treatment and when patient navigators or other health...

Please join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for our Virtual Cancer Action Day in New York City. Cancer Action Day is the opportunity for us to meet virtually with our city council members around our two proposals on our legislative agenda for NYC. Register today.

Investing in cancer research in New York State will help recruit the best researchers from around the world and with them the cures for the future. Please send a message to Governor Hochul today and ask her to include an investment in cancer research in her upcoming Executive Budget.

With a new year comes new state priorities for ACS CAN in New York. Please send a message to your state lawmakers and share our priorities with them today.

All working cancer patients, survivors and caregivers should have access to paid family and medical leave that allows them to take time off work–whether it be for weeks or days at a time. Please send a message to Governor Hochul and ask her to include this in her 2026 Executive...

THIS Wednesday, December 17, please join ACS CAN and the One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Coalition as we host a digital day of action to Protect Cancer Cures. You can also follow our social media channels and share our posts.

Please send a message of thanks to Governor Hochul and let her know we appreciate her signing this bill into law.