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August 28, 2026
Arizona

On Thursday, cancer survivors, patients and volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered with congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza to discuss cancer in Arizona and policies that can help in the fight against the disease. This effort was part of ACS CAN’s

August 28, 2026

Kai B. Cook, Legislative Ambassador

August 28, 2026
Arizona

On Thursday, cancer survivors, patients and volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered with congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza to discuss cancer in Arizona and policies that can help in the fight against the disease. This effort was part of ACS CAN’s

August 25, 2026
North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join the annual Lights of Hope event at the North Carolina State Capitol on Sunday, August 30 from 7:15-8:15 p.m. to honor lives touched by cancer and champion the need for

August 24, 2026
Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Madison to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and cures. The billboard reads, “18M cancer survivors are here for America's 250th because of you. Thank you Congress for

August 24, 2026

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), joined by 128 other patient advocacy groups, public health organizations and professional societies, submitted a letter responding to the request for information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding

August 20, 2026
Oregon

OREGON CITY, ORE. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Oregon City Mayor Denyse McGriff for calling on fellow mayors and city councils across Clackamas County to join her in asking for the Board of County Commissioners to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all

August 20, 2026
Michigan

Michigan cancer survivors and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers gathered with candidate Mike Rogers to discuss cancer in Michigan and policies that can reduce the cancer burden for everyone.

August 19, 2026
National

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.