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ACS CAN is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

Many of the most important decisions about cancer are made outside of your doctor's office. Instead, they are made by your state legislature, in Congress and in the White House. ACS CAN empowers regular people to be part of the growing national movement that is fighting back against cancer.

 

 

 

 

 

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Survey: Cancer Patients Increasingly Face COVID-19 Health Impact

June 1, 2020
Washington

TACOMA—June 1, 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 Society Cancer Action Network (ACS

Survey: COVID-19 Affecting Patients’ Access to Cancer Care

April 17, 2020
Washington

TACOMA, Wash.—Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care amid the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic environment. Tacoma resident Gail Lund, a 21-year breast cancer survivor and the state

Matt Helder Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Direct Government Relations in Washington State

January 17, 2020
Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash.— Matt Helder , who has had a successful career around the state legislature and local politics, joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the Washington state government relations director. In his role, Helder will lead ACS CAN’s policy agenda in the state to advance

 Washington Representative Paul Harris Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 11, 2019
Washington

Washington Representative Paul Harris received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to championing tobacco control legislation to protect future generations from the dangers of tobacco use.

State Contacts

Amanda Yager
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
253-207-5166
Matt Helder
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
360-790-0921
Noe Streetman
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
503-795-3955

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