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Urge Congress to protect and increase funding for lifesaving cancer research

The federal government has reopened after the longest shutdown in history. Members of Congress are back at the negotiating table for their next spending bill, and your voice matters now. 

Latest Updates

January 27, 2026
Maine

Ahead of Mills' State of the State address, ACS CAN Calls Attention to Medicaid, Biomarker Testing and Medical Debt

July 2, 2025
Maine

ACS CAN Thanks Maine Senators for Voting to Protect Medicaid

June 12, 2025
Maine

By increasing the state’s tobacco tax, we can ensure more Mainers who currently smoke will quit, and fewer kids will pick up the deadly addiction in the first place.

January 28, 2025
Maine

In addition to lives saved, Mills' budget proposal will deliver short term revenue increases and reduce long term tobacco related healthcare costs for all Mainers.

Maine Events

March 3, 2026EST
Augusta, ME

Join us March 3rd to meet with your lawmakers on behalf of Maine cancer patients and their loved ones. This is your opportunity to tell your lawmakers face to face to prioritize policies that fight cancer. For information and questions, contact: Grace Filer at [email protected] 2 State House...

State Contacts

Julia MacDonald
Government Relations Director, Maine
Grace Filer
Grassroots Manager- Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
Amber Herting
Associate Director, Media Advocacy

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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.