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These Groundbreaking Tests Could Screen for Dozens of Cancers at Once

August 15, 2024
National

Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests are simple blood tests that can screen for many types of cancer at once. This innovative technology could help save more lives, but only if it’s accessible to the people who need it. Take a look at the infographic below to learn

President Biden Continues Push on Cancer Moonshot

August 13, 2024
National

President Biden and the First Lady will announce the next step in the Cancer Moonshot Initiative today in New Orleans.

President Biden Continues Push on Cancer Moonshot

August 13, 2024
National

President Biden and the First Lady will announce the next step in the Cancer Moonshot Initiative today in New Orleans.

Arizona Cancer Advocates Applaud Governor for Supporting Newly Unveiled Cancer Control Plan

August 9, 2024
Arizona

Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend Governor Katie Hobbs for supporting the newly unveiled five-year Arizona Cancer Control Plan. The plan includes policy provisions that pursue additional resources for cancer patient navigation and cancer screenings as well as reinstating the historical leadership for the state in tobacco control policies.

Arizona Cancer Advocates Applaud Governor for Supporting Newly Unveiled Cancer Control Plan

August 9, 2024
Arizona

Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend Governor Katie Hobbs for supporting the newly unveiled five-year Arizona Cancer Control Plan. The plan includes policy provisions that pursue additional resources for cancer patient navigation and cancer screenings as well as reinstating the historical leadership for the state in tobacco control policies.

Nebraska Legislature Must Address Tobacco Crisis

August 8, 2024
Nebraska

Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Nebraskans  

Advocates are making the fight against cancer an election issue in 2024

August 8, 2024

Did you know that the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections in November will have an impact on the fight against cancer? Many important decisions about cancer are made by elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels. These lawmakers vote on policies that will impact

Senate Committee Considers FY25 Appropriations Bill with Significant Increases for Cancer Research Funding

August 2, 2024
National

This week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY25 appropriations bill that includes significant increases for the NIH, increases for NCI and an increase for CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.

Senate Committee Considers FY25 Appropriations Bill with Significant Increases for Cancer Research Funding

August 2, 2024
National

This week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY25 appropriations bill that includes significant increases for the NIH, increases for NCI and an increase for CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.