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A new survey by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that 31% of adults have been more than one year behind on cancer screenings.

Volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the newly-formed Protect Medicaid Utah coalition gathered Wednesday afternoon to oppose work requirements for Medicaid which is currently being considered by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

Tuesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) staged a digital takeover nationwide, including here in Arizona, calling on Congress to protect Medicaid. The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee continued to discuss proposed changes, which include deep cuts to the program. In response, ACS CAN volunteers, including cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers took to social media to show lawmakers, specifically Rep. Juan Ciscomani, how detrimental cuts would be to Arizonans. The social media Day of Action coincided with the nationwide launch of a new ad series, “Cuts Have Consequences.” The ad makes clear that slashing Medicaid will shorten cancer patients’ lives, and advocates in Arizona won’t stand for it.

Over 120 volunteer advocates from across Pennsylvania, including cancer survivors, patients and caregivers, convened at the state Capitol yesterday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Advocates met with their state lawmakers and urged them to support policies that aid in the fight against cancer.

OMAHA, Neb. – This week, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is staging a digital takeover nationwide, including here in Nebraska, calling on Congress to protect Medicaid. The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee will be voting this week on proposed cuts to Medicaid and ACS

Esta semana, la Red de Acción contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN, por sus siglas en inglés) está organizando una movilización digital a nivel nacional, incluyendo aquí en Texas, para instar al Congreso a que proteja Medicaid.

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee released a budget proposal late last night that would drastically slash funding for Medicaid by $715 billion. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that these cuts will result in at least 8.6 million people losing coverage with no access to affordable health insurance options.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launches new digital ad alongside their social media Medicaid Day of Action

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is staging a Medicaid Day of Action nationwide on Tuesday, May 13, including here in North Carolina, to call on Sen. Thom Tillis and Congress to protect Medicaid. The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee will vote