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North Dakota

Make Cancer Research an Election Issue

Cancer research saves lives. It is the engine behind the ongoing progress in the fight against cancer, offering hope for better treatment, prevention and early detection, and improved quality of life.

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North Dakota

The Power of Your Story

One of our most effective means of convincing lawmakers that certain policies are the right thing to do is to offer up your unique story as a way to establish a human connection to the devastation caused by cancer.

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North Dakota Priorities

2017 Day at the Capitol Priorities

2017 Legislative Priorities

North Dakota Voter Guide

We asked the major candidates in our state’s U.S. Senate race if they will support increasing funding for cancer research if elected.

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Candidates Going On The Record About Cancer Issues

October 19, 2018

Minnesota, National, New Jersey, North Dakota, Tennessee

We’re getting them on the record. In some of the nation’s most hotly contested races for Congress and governor, ACS CAN volunteers are getting candidates to answer specific questions about top cancer issues. From advocating for more cancer research to supporting improved access to quality, affordable health care, our candidate

We’re Making Fighting Cancer an Election Issue

October 19, 2018

Minnesota, National, New Jersey, North Dakota, Tennessee

Forums, food and phones. Those are all part of ACS CAN’s highly effective 2018 Cancer Votes campaign. This year, our premiere electoral program is educating candidates about cancer issues in some of the hottest races in the nation, including a top congressional race in New Jersey, as well as statewide

North Dakota U.S. Senate Candidates Answer Questions about Cancer Policy in ACS CAN Voter Guide

October 11, 2018

North Dakota

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released a voter guide that details where the two major candidates for North Dakota’s United States Senate seat stand on three important federal policy issues that affect cancer prevention and treatment.

New Report Shows State Lawmakers Can Do More to Prevent and Reduce Cancer

August 9, 2018

North Dakota

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Deb Knuth American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 701-314-4880 Email: [email protected] New Report Shows State Lawmakers Can Do More to Prevent and Reduce Cancer Special Section: New Opioid Policies Are Threatening Access to Essential Pain Treatment for Patients and Survivors WASHINGTON,

North Dakota Events

January 24, 2019

Bismarck, ND

2019 North Dakota Day at the Capitol

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Tobacco Free North Dakota invite you to attend the Tobacco Coalition Day at the North Dakota Capitol on January 24, 2019. The 2019 Day at the Capitol will include opportunities to learn about the work of our organizations in North Dakota, learn...

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