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Congress Approves $2 Billion Funding Increase for Medical Research

September 26, 2018
National

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a combined Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) bill that includes a $2 billion increase for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a total of $6.1 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Virginia State Senator Emmett Hanger Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 26, 2018
Virginia

Virginia State Sen. Hanger received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in recognition of his dedication to expand access to health care.

Broad Cross Section of Stakeholders Aim to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer Worldwide

September 26, 2018

New York, NY – Key international stakeholders, diplomats and public health leaders will gather in New York City today to discuss ways to accelerate and collaborate on the global elimination of cervical cancer through vaccinations, screening, diagnostics and treatment. The meeting is hosted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the

Oklahomans Receive High Honors for Outstanding Efforts in Cancer Advocacy

September 24, 2018
Oklahoma

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A team of advocates and staff in Oklahoma was recognized for their dedication and exceptional work in cancer advocacy by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents the State Advocacy Team of the

CJ Heisler Receives National Volunteer Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

September 24, 2018
Michigan

Olivet, Mich. – September 24, 2018 – CJ Heisler was awarded ACT! Lead of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her exceptional commitment to advocacy work to help make cancer a national priority. This annual award is given to a lead congressional

acscan.org is now FightCancer.org

September 24, 2018
National

Same great content. Now with an easier to remember (and pronounce) address. Acscan.org isn't the easiest web address to say. We've all tripped over saying the letters before. "Ack-can" "As-can" "Acks-an" So we decided it was time to do something about it. Acscan.org is now FightCancer.org! The new web address

Government Relations Director Mike Rollo quoted in Seacoast Online article

September 24, 2018
New Hampshire

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has called the use of e-cigarettes among young people an “epidemic” and state health officials support the message.

ACS CAN honors staff and volunteers for their advocacy efforts in 2018

September 23, 2018
National

Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners!

Volunteer Spotlight: Regina Martinez

September 21, 2018
New Mexico

We all want to enjoy our retirement years, replacing work with fun and relaxing activities, like playing tennis, reading, yoga, traveling, and seeing family. Regina has done all of those things since she retired from her career as a nurse. But Regina also felt that there was a need for people to learn and talk about cancer.