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Our deepest condolences go out to those who lost loved ones in the tragic shootings in Arizona on Satuday and we pray for the full and speedy recovery of those who were injured, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. In addition, we

Jen Vargas My name is Jen Vargas, and it is my honor to serve as the State Lead Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) . I have been a dedicated volunteer with the American Cancer Society since

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NEW VIDEO & BLOG To mark its 10 th anniversary ACS CAN produced a new video featuring ACS CAN volunteers, lawmakers, and others. ACS CAN is also launching a new blog on its website: Cancer CANdor . Cancer CANdor, which I

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Two Year Anniversary March 23 marked the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, which included key provisions that are improving access to quality, affordable health care for people with cancer and those at risk of developing the disease.

2012 promises to be active and challenging. Congress is scheduled to reconvene on January 23, while 40 state legislatures start sessions this month. Battles over federal spending and deficit reduction are expected to dominate the Congressional agenda while states continue to struggle

Jen Vargas My name is Jen Vargas, and it is my honor to serve as the State Lead Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) . I have been a dedicated volunteer with the American Cancer Society since

Donna Rogers Surviving and Thriving After Cancer My cancer journey hasn’t been particularly dramatic or in the least difficult; hence my reluctance to share my story before now. However, through my advocacy work, I now feel that it is important to show the positive things that

Jeff Bennett Jeff Bennett has been involved with ACS CAN since 2010. In 2016, he won the Sandra C. Larabee ACSCAN New England Volunteer Values Award. As a cancer survivor, Jeff has made it a personal mission to use his story to effect change. Jeff lives in Portland and