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Tampa Community Gathers to Honor Those Affected by Cancer

August 15, 2024
Florida

Cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the Tampa area gathered at the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge to honor people affected by cancer. ACS Hope Lodges offer free lodging and other resources to cancer patients and their caregivers.

Empowering patient voices through voter registration

August 15, 2024
National

While roughly 83% of adults in the United States will visit a health care provider in the next year, an estimated 80% of health outcomes are determined beyond clinic walls. This includes health outcomes like cancer mortality rates due to

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.

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

Nebraska Legislature Must Address Tobacco Crisis

August 8, 2024
Nebraska

Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Nebraskans