ACSí Se Puede Hispanic/Latino Advocacy Alliance

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Hispanic Latino Volunteer Affinity Group members

Mission

ACSí Se Puede works to reduce cancer disparities in Hispanic/Latino communities and guides ACS CAN’s initiatives and campaigns through increasing awareness, strengthening partnerships, influencing public policy priorities, diversifying messaging and materials, and recruiting and engaging volunteers that reflect the unique heritages, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences of our diverse communities.

Hispanic Latino Volunteer Affinity Group members

Meet the ACSí Se Puede Hispanic/Latino Advocacy Alliance

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Volunteer Gina and Dr. K at Lobby Day

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We host virtual events that are open to the public. Check out upcoming and previous events.

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Health Disparities Information

The Hispanic/Latino community experiences an unequal cancer burden.

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SCREENS for Cancer Act

Tell Congress to improve access to lifesaving breast and cervical cancer screenings!

Hispanic/Latina women have the highest incidence of cervical cancer compared to other races/ethnicities, 32% higher than non-Hispanic White women. 

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Legislation to Increase Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Introduced in the Senate

May 22, 2025
National

Legislation aimed at increasing access to breast and cervical cancer screening was introduced today in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act would reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

New Legislation Would Make It Easier for Patients to Participate in Clinical Trials

May 20, 2025
National

New federal legislation that would make it easier for all cancer patients to participate in clinical trials was introduced today in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by U.S. Reps. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) and August Pfluger (R-Texas), the Clinical Trial Modernization Act would help remove cost and geographic hurdles that prevent patients from participating in clinical trials.

Arizona Lawmakers Come Together to Fight Cancer

May 15, 2024
Arizona

Members of the newly formed Arizona Cancer Action Caucus held their inaugural meeting Wednesday afternoon at the state capitol to discuss ways to combat the disease in the state. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) helped form the caucus, which consists of a bipartisan group of seven state lawmakers. All members have been touched by cancer, including some who are survivors.

The Administration Announces Indefinite Delay in the Finalization of the FDA Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes and all Flavors in Cigars; Prolonging Public Health Disparities 

April 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House announced it is indefinitely delaying finalization of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rule to end the sale of menthol cigarettes, without mention of eliminating all flavors in cigars, despite an overwhelming amount of evidence demonstrating menthol flavoring is a serious