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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's headquarters office in Washington, D.C. leads national campaigns to eliminate cancer as a major public health problem through voter education and issue campaigns aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to support laws and policies that will help people fight cancer.

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Hundreds of Cancer Advocates Travel to D.C. Urging Congress to Make Cancer a National Priority

September 14, 2026
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More than 750 cancer patients, survivors and advocates from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico, will be on Capitol Hill this week.

Medicaid and Medicaid Frailty

September 10, 2026
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBRA) includes provisions requiring individuals who receive insurance coverage through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion to complete at least 80 hours per month of work or other qualifying community engagement (known as “Medicaid work requirements”). The statute includes an

ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Pass Full-Year Budget; Preserve Stability in Federal Research Funding

September 1, 2026
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Today, the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through mid-December.

New Survey Finds Majority of Cancer Patients and Survivors More Likely to Participate in Clinical Trials if They Received Financial Support to Offset Participation Costs

August 19, 2026
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According to a new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey, 89% of cancer patients and survivors say they would be more likely to participate in a clinical trial outside their local area if trial sponsors helped them organize or pay for travel and lodging to offset the extra travel.

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