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Female Cancer Patient

Access to Health Care

Cancer won’t stop. And neither will we.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many cancer patients are facing tremendous challenges accessing the care they need to fight their cancer. From delayed treatment to losing their job and health insurance, the potential struggle for cancer patients has never been greater.

ACS CAN is working to add critical patient provisions to the coronavirus stimulus packages being debated in Congress as well as working at the state and local levels to expand access to important health services and coverage.

COVID-19 Resources

Survivor Views: Pandemic-Related Challenges Persist for Cancer Patients and Survivors

June 15, 2021

This Survivor Views survey finds that cancer patients and survivors continue to face pandemic-related health care delays one year later, including disruptions to screenings and difficulties accessing care.

COVID-19 Pandemic Ongoing Impact on the Cancer Community: May 2020

May 28, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the impact on cancer patients and survivors has further increased.  This follow-up to our April Survivor Views survey shows how the pandemic is affecting cancer survivors’ access the health care, financial stability, and well-being.

COVID-19 Pandemic Early Effects on Cancer Patients and Survivors: April 2020

April 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and responses to help prevent its spread have had far-reaching impact on all Americans, and particularly on cancer patients and survivors.