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The following blog post was written by Cathy Guinn, one of the 15 cancer survivors who came to Washington last week to participate in ACS CAN's "Surviving the System" Lobby Day. She met with her elected officials to discuss why we need meaningful health care reform now not later. _________________________

As the leading patient group in the health care debate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network SM (ACS CAN) continues to work to ensure that the voices of cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones are heard. This week, 15 cancer patients and their caregivers came to Washington, D.C.,

We are hearing great feedback from the cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers who participated in last week's Surviving the System Lobby Day. For nearly all the participants, this was the first time they were involved in advocacy. Many said they are ready to become more involved in ACS CAN and

5-22-09 Maine Statehouse Update

Yesterday evening we took another great step forward in ACS CAN’s campaign to rein in the egregious behavior of the tobacco industry and to protect kids by granting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products and their marketing!

New Poll Reveals Many Cancer Patients Struggle to Afford the Care They Need Due to Gaps in the Health Care System A new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network SM (ACS CAN) poll of families affected by cancer reveals that one in four people who have been diagnosed

They're here for you. 30 of them, to be exact. 30 cancer survivors and caregivers have journeyed far from their homes to demand that Congress take Action NOW, Not Later on comprehensive health care reform. Throughout the day these brave individuals from across the United States will share their stories

A nationwide text message just went out, asking folks to show their support for the patients and caregivers who are in DC today fighting for health care reform. Here are some of the first replies: I am with you in the fight! It's time to insure all Americans. We desperately

More text messages of support for cancer advocates keep flooding in every minute. Here are some more messages of support: Go get em! U have my support and prayers! The time for quality coverage is now Please support health care reform! I m a cancer survivor! You need to pass