New Jersey Cancer Action Center

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November 13, 2023
New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – NOVEMBER 13, 2023 – Quinton Law has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the Government Relations Director in New Jersey. In this role, Law will lead ACS CAN’s efforts to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer. “Cancer has touched

August 4, 2023
New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – AUGUST 4, 2023 – Earlier this week, cancer survivors, caregivers and advocates from across New Jersey accompanied the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to the State House for tips on advocacy and a briefing on the importance of biomarker testing in cancer care. Advocates

August 1, 2023
New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – AUGUST 1, 2023 – A statement from Jade Bechelli, the Director of Government Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in New Jersey, follows on the death of New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor and the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly,

June 30, 2023
New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – JUNE 30, 2023 – This afternoon, the New Jersey Legislature passed the 2023-24 budget—the contents of which are a mixed bag in the fight against cancer. The budget now awaits Governor Murphy’s approval. While the state made sound investments in cancer screening and research, they missed an

State Contacts

Sr. Maggie Lopez, Ed. D.
New Jersey Grassroots Manager
Casey O’Neill
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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