North Carolina Cancer Action Center

RALEIGH, N.C. - More than 2.5 million North Carolinians had over $6.5 billion in medical debt relieved this week, fulfilling the promise of the state’s plan to engage hospitals in a program to relieve medical debt and institute policies to prevent patients from incurring additional debt. By participating,

RALEIGH, N.C. – July 1, 2025 – Today the U.S. Senate passed the budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, by a vote of 51 to 50. John Broome, North Carolina government relations director with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement: “Congress is making an

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is staging a Medicaid Day of Action nationwide on Tuesday, May 13, including here in North Carolina, to call on Sen. Thom Tillis and Congress to protect Medicaid. The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee will vote

RALEIGH, N.C. - More than 50 cancer advocates, including patients, survivors and caregivers from around North Carolina will travel to the General Assembly on Wednesday, April 16, to meet with lawmakers and ask for their support of House Bill 567 to increase access to biomarker testing. When someone