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December 11, 2015
National

We won! After a wave of emails, Facebook posts and tweets from ACS CAN volunteers, Congress agreed to renew the breast cancer research stamp. ACS CAN joined with other breast cancer organizations in support of renewing the stamp that has already raised more than $80 million for breast cancer research.

December 11, 2015
National

During the December holiday season, many people reflect upon the things they are thankful for and the reasons for joy in their life. Spending time with grandchildren. Walking your dog.Enjoying the great outdoors. Cancer survivors and caregivers sometimes think about the things they enjoy but might have to give up

December 10, 2015
New York

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Name: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cell: (518) 796-1038 Email: [email protected] New Report Finds New York 20th in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention ALBANY, NY --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer

December 8, 2015
New Jersey

A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New Jersey is last in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.

December 8, 2015
South Carolina

We are excited to announce The Pink Tea will be held on Tuesday, October 18th from 2:00-4:00 at Long Branch Baptist Church in Greenville. Join us as together we learn more about the work of the Best Chance Network and about living with metastatic breast cancer.

December 8, 2015

Tobacco companies spend $20 to market their deadly products for every $1 the states spend on programs to prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit, according to a report released today by a coalition of public health organizations.

December 7, 2015
South Dakota

Did you know during the last 30 years, while we’ve made tremendous progress reducing cancer cases, the rate of melanoma—the most deadly form of skin cancer—has actually doubled! Tanning devices are part of the problem. In fact, melanoma is now the second most common cancer among people 15 to 29

December 4, 2015
Pennsylvania

PA Legislature is Missing an Opportunity to Improve the Health of Pennsylvanians

November 30, 2015
New York

he American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has named Scott Hobson of Albany, NY as New York State grassroots manager. In this post Hobson will recruit and work with volunteers to most effectively involve them in our federal, state and local campaigns.