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October 7, 2025
South Carolina

Columbia, S.C. – Join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as we celebrate and remember those who’ve faced breast and cervical cancer at the annual Ann Riley Pink Tea on Thursday, October 9 at 10 a.m. The annual event, named for former First Lady Ann

May 6, 2025
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – May 6, 2025 – The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services held a public hearing today regarding plans to submit a waiver request to establish Palmetto Pathways, a program that would set strict eligibility requirements for Medicaid recipients who are parents. In response,

February 24, 2025
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients had out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These follow-up tests, including diagnostic mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds or biopsies, are medically recommended next

February 24, 2025
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Around 100 cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) from all over South Carolina will be at the Statehouse on Wednesday, February 26, for the annual “Suits and Sneakers” Cancer Action Day from 8 a.m. to 12

South Carolina Events

November 4, 2025
Columbia, SC

Join us for an engaging discussion around Access to Care in South Carolina co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Cover SC. 10:00 a.m. - Registration opens 10:30 a.m. - Live taping of the Bourbon in the Backroom podcast 11:30 a.m. - Lunch for coalition meeting attendees...

State Contacts

Beth Johnson
South Carolina Government Relations Director
Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
Jon Charest
Grassroots Manager

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