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VA Governor Northam Proclaims September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Urges Men to Discuss the Disease with their Doctor

September 12, 2018
Virginia

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer urged men across Virginia to talk to their health care providers about their individual risk for prostate cancer and applauded Governor Ralph Northam for recognizing September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Virginia.

New Report: Virginia Behind Maryland, D.C. on Implementing Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies

August 9, 2018
Virginia

Virginia lags behind Maryland and D.C. in implementing proven cancer-fighting public health policies according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The Virginia Legislature’s inaction on these policies contributes to higher lung cancer incidence and death rates. The report, “How Do

Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Increase Access to Health Coverage for Low-Income State Residents

June 1, 2018
Virginia

ACS CAN praises a bi-partisan group of Virginia state legislators who voted to accept federal dollars to increase access to health coverage through Medicaid.

Our volunteers spoke up and Governor Northam listened!

May 21, 2018
Virginia

Your voices made a difference! We asked our volunteers to send an e-mail to Governor Northam in opposition to a state bill that would have expanded the length of time that people could utilize short-term insurance plans. This bill was a bad idea because plans like this can allow

Letter from ACS CAN Board Member is Published

April 20, 2018
Virginia

A letter to the editor from Dr. Bruce Waldholtz, ACS CAN Board Member, was published in the Virginian Pilot. In the letter, Dr. Waldholtz writes that "we have the opportunity to provide quality health coverage to those who need it so they can see a doctor regularly and get lifesaving

Dr. Bruce D. Waldholtz Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network National Board

February 12, 2018
Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA – February 12, 2018 – In January, Dr. Bruce Waldholtz was named to the national board of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate for the American Cancer Society (ACS). As a member of the board, Dr. Waldholtz will provide leadership

Keep up to date!

January 10, 2018
Virginia

Keep up-to-date by following ACS CAN Virginia on social media! Facebook Become a "fan" of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Virginia on Facebook. Twitter Follow us at ACSCANVA on Twitter. Instagram Follow us at ACS CAN Virginia on Instagram.

2018 State Legislative Priorities

January 9, 2018
Virginia

Working together, we can convince lawmakers in Virginia that fighting cancer should be a top priority. Our elected leaders make critical decisions that affect cancer-related programs and issues. With your help, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading the fight to conquer cancer at the State

2017 ACS CAN Virginia Cancer Research Breakfast

June 26, 2017
Virginia

Virginia's leaders in cancer research spoke at the 2017 ACS CAN Virginia Cancer Research Breakfast on June 22 in Charlottesville!