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Amendment F is threatening to let cancer patients fall through the cracks if they are not able to access health care when they need it the most.

Latest Updates

February 3, 2025
South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota House Commerce and Energy Committee today missed a significant opportunity to make progress against breast cancer, voting to fail legislation on supplemental screenings. House Bill 1070, sponsored by Rep. Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen, would have required all state-regulated health policies to eliminate patient out-of-pocket

January 22, 2025
South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. –– American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates will arrive at the Statehouse Wednesday for their annual Day at the Capitol. Cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers will ask lawmakers to make cancer a policy priority by leaving Medicaid expansion in place as voters intended

January 14, 2025
South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota legislators begin a new session today and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates will urge them to take the opportunity to assure those at risk for breast cancer have the tools needed for early detection and defeat of the disease. Regular mammograms are an

October 31, 2024
South Dakota

PIERRE, SD – Ahead of Election Day next week, leaders from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids express their concerns around South Dakota Initiated Measure 28, urging South Dakotans to vote “no” on the ballot measure. Introduced

State Contacts

Carla Graciano Sariñana
Grassroots Manager
Ben Hanson
Government Relations Director
Shawn O'Neal
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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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.