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CPRIT is Saving Lives in Texas

In 2007 and again in 2019 Texas voters authorized $3 billion in taxpayer-funded grants, leading to the creation of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Since then:

-Nearly 5 million clinical services have been provided to Texans in every single county

-A CPRIT scholar received the Nobel Prize in Medicine

-More than 100,000 jobs have been created

-$10.9 billion in economic activity has been generated

 

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Your Cancer Story

Your story distinguishes you from a statistic or a policy. It's what puts a human face on a disease that impacts millions of Americans every year.

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Support Prop. 6 with ACS CAN

On Nov. 5, Texas voters will have the opportunity to approve an additional $3 billion in bond funding to support the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and we need advocates ready to fully engage in the ballot initiative.

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Support Funding for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

Texas is the second-largest funder of cancer research in the nation, thanks to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Without action from Texas state lawmakers, however, funding for this program is at risk.

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Nationwide Event Honoring Lives Impacted by Cancer Brings Hope Home to North Texas

September 9, 2020
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The evening of Saturday, Sept. 12, buildings along Dallas’ skyline and Fort Worth’s landmarks will glow yellow as part of the 10 th annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Lights of Hope celebration.

Texas Medicaid Policy Updated to Follow ACS Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

March 3, 2020
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AUSTIN, Texas – This fall, Texans on Medicaid with an average risk of receiving a colorectal cancer diagnosis may have their screenings covered starting at age 45. Texas Health and Human Services recently updated its Medicaid policy to align with current American Cancer Society guidelines, which lowers the starting age

Texas Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Proposition 6, Funding Another Decade of Cancer Research & Prevention

November 6, 2019
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CPRIT has funded more than 5.7 million prevention services in all 254 counties, which led to the detection of over 3,600 cancers and the identification of over 17,000 pre-cancers.

Sen. Jane Nelson Honored with Advocacy in Action Award

October 15, 2019
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Texas State Sen. Jane Nelson received the Advocacy in Action in recognition of her dedication to ensuring continued investment in the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

Texans Fighting Cancer in DC!

In September, over 40 Texans traveled to DC as part of our national lobby day to pressure Congress to support our cancer priorities.

Texas Events

October 8, 2020

San Antonio Policy Forum

Cancer Disparities in South Texas: Before & Beyond COVID-19 Equity, inclusion, and the future of individualized medicine weigh heavily on our minds. Join us for an inspiring conversation with researchers, clinical workers, and public leaders as we explore existing cancer disparities in South Texas and how the...

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State Contacts

Kyle DeLeon
Texas Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
512.709.7162
Adrienne Lynch
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
512-919-1822

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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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