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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

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

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.

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

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.

Arizonans to urge national lawmakers to take action in fight against cancer

September 20, 2018
Arizona

By A candlelight vigil, Lights of Hope, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is assembled near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in

California Becomes First State in Nation to Make Healthy Beverages the Default Drink Option in All Restaurant Kids’ Meals

September 20, 2018
California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Governor Jerry Brown for giving a thumbs up to a landmark bill that leverages good nutrition as a new way to prevent cancer. Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1192 into law today, making California the first

Fourth Annual Research Breakfast Brings Cancer Experts and More than 60 Attendees to Falls Church Event

September 20, 2018
Virginia

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network hosted its fourth annual Cancer Research Breakfast this morning at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center. The event featured cancer researchers from five of Virginia’s leading research institutions, discussing the latest breakthroughs in the battle against cancer.