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Welcome to the Pennsylvania ACS CAN state page. Pennsylvania is known as the Keystone State. The keystone being the part of an arch that all other parts depend upon, we recognize volunteers as the keystone for ACS CAN. ACS CAN is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer a national priority. Stay up to date with information on our issues, volunteer activities and exciting ways to become involved.

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Waiting, wondering, worrying

Have you waited for days for a prescription for your cancer diagnosis because your insurance must approve it first?  Read Liz’s story and tell us how prior authorization has impacted you.

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Cancer patients cannot afford to wait.

Waiting an extended amount of time for insurers to approve a prescription, a process called prior authorization, can directly interfere with a cancer patient’s treatment and impact their quality of life.

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It’s Time to Protect Pennsylvania Children from Skin Cancer

Help us stand up for Pennsylvania’s kids, who may not recognize that the so-called “healthy” tans they get now could cause cancer in the future.

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Pennsylvania Priorities

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Philadelphia Forum on ‘The Future of Cancer Care’ in Tri-State Area, Hosted by Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Group

November 7, 2019
Pennsylvania

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) annual policy forum will focus on issues in oncology and health care policy affecting the lives of tri-state residents and everyday Americans.

Pittsburgh Forum on ‘The Future of Cancer Care’ Hosted by Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy

October 22, 2019
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) annual policy forum will bring together state-based leaders and decision makers in health care to discuss the future of cancer care and survivorship education.

ACS CAN Urges Pennsylvania Legislature to Prohibit Youth from Using Indoor Tanning Devices

October 18, 2019
Pennsylvania

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the Pennsylvania Legislature to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of indoor tanning devices by youth under the age of 18.

ACS CAN Lauds Legislature and Governor Wolf for Funding Lifesaving Programs

June 28, 2019
Pennsylvania

Governor Wolf has enacted a budget that incudes funding for the lifesaving tobacco control pograms. ACS CAN thanks Governor Wolf and the legislatureM

State Contacts

Tiffany Cloud
Manager, Grassroots - Pennsylvania and Delaware
[email protected]
215.985.5334 EXT 67311
Emma Watson
Pennsylvania Government Relations Director
[email protected]
717.707.0385
Vanessa Hill
Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
336.202.5266

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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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