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Cancer isn't just a medical issue. It's a public policy issue. That's why the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN), the American Cancer Society's nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, engages with elected and appointed officials, policymakers, and candidates to ensure that cancer remains a top local, state, and national priority.  ACS CAN Ohio prides itself on our amazing cancer advocates. Won’t you join us?

 

Emerging Priority: Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Ohio

Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Ohioans can benefit from this important testing.

Learn more: Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Ohio

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Protect Ohioans from Big Tobacco

If nothing is done to reduce tobacco use, 259,000 Ohio kids currently under 18 will ultimately die prematurely from smoking. Ohio can and must do better.

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Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing in Ohio

Biomarker testing is all about connecting the right patient to the right treatment at the right time.

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Ohio Priorities

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On the Great American Smokeout, Advocates Urge the State to Protect Smoke-free Law

November 19, 2025
Ohio

During the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Urges Lawmakers to Pass Tobacco Control Measures to Protect Public Health

Local Cancer Advocate Receives National Volunteer Award for Excellence

September 17, 2025
Ohio

The Award is Given Annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Legislature Missed Opportunity to Protect Ohioans from Tobacco

June 25, 2025
Ohio

Ohio Had an Opportunity to Generate Revenue, Protect Kids and Save Lives

Legislature Failing to Protect Ohioans from Tobacco —But the Clock Hasn’t Run Out Yet

June 11, 2025
Ohio

Ohio Still Has an Opportunity to Generate Revenue, Protect Kids, and Save Lives

State Contacts

Sarah Morris (she/her)
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
513.493.0822
Leo Almeida (he/him)
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
567.267.0156
Michelle Zimmerman (she/her)
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
[email protected]
740.525.9577

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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