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All it takes to make a difference is just one person willing to share  their voice and be heard.  That is what ACS CAN South Carolina  advocates do...collectively share our voices to be heard in the fight  against cancer.  We ARE making an impact in this fight! We welcome you to join us as together we continue to rally and continue to win support  for cancer policy issues that directly impact the lives of South Carolinians. We can and we will make a difference!

 

 

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Protect and Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare

Ask the Presidential candidates to tell us how they will ensure people with serious illnesses like cancer have access to quality, affordable healthcare.

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True Cost of Tobacco SC

Increasing the tobacco tax will: improve public health, decrease the cost of health care, and generate revenue for critical unmet needs in our state.  Let’s reduce the toll of tobacco on our families by increasing the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack. 

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The State - Opinion: On Cancer Therapy

June 29, 2020
South Carolina

Improving access to at-home cancer treatment could be a win-win amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And we must bring this about: right now accessing cancer treatment is a terrifying prospect for cancer patients like me who are in a higher risk group of contracting COVID-19. When the pandemic began my oncologist

CN2 - Surveys Released on How COVID-19 Impacts Cancer Victims, Delays Treatment

June 29, 2020
South Carolina

Everyone is being impacted in someway shape or form by the COVID-19 pandemic. But cancer patients are experiencing even more challenges. These include treatment delays, oral medication at home, poor insurance coverage and not getting timely screenings. The Cancer Action Network has been conducting surveys on these topics. In the

ABC Columbia - Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic on Cancer Patients

June 29, 2020
South Carolina

It can be tough to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, and it can be even tougher if you’re a cancer patient and undergoing treatments. David West lives in West Columbia. On Nov. 20, 2014, he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. “I’m still in treatment, and my tumors have

Survey: Cancer Patients Increasingly Face COVID-19 Health Impact

June 9, 2020
South Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 9, 2020 — Cancer patients and survivors are finding it increasingly challenging to get necessary health care as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Many are experiencing financial stress and mental health issues as they try to navigate the difficult health and economic environment. An American Cancer

South Carolina Events

August 21, 2020

COVID-19: Through the Cancer Lens

ACS CAN South Carolina Health Policy Forum 2020 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host the annual South Carolina Health Policy Forum, COVID-19: Through the Cancer Lens on August 21, 2020 from 10am to 11:30am. The event will feature perspectives from leaders in policy,...

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State Contacts

Beth Johnson
South Carolina Government Relations Director
[email protected]
843.858.2310
Marc Mazza
Grassroots Manager
Asheville
[email protected]
845.728.9700
Taylor Hall
Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
305.742.6458

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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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