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Opinion from the South Dakota Searchlight: Don’t confuse lower Medicaid utilization with success

September 4, 2026
South Dakota

Healthcare is not a luxury, but a necessity. At a time when costs are rising in seemingly all sectors of life, it would be tragic for the access to care we all need to become something that can only be afforded by individuals with high incomes and those who are

Over 750 advocates bring the fight against cancer to the nation's capital

September 3, 2026

Next week, over 750 cancer advocates will gather in Washington, D.C. to participate in ACS CAN’s annual Leadership Summit & Lobby Day (LS&LD), a 3-day event where volunteers meet with their members of Congress to advocate for crucial cancer issues. The event is also an all-encompassing opportunity for volunteers to

Two-time childhood cancer survivor brings message of hope, research through advocacy

September 3, 2026

At six years old, Kai was like any other child: vivacious, curious, and ready to take on the world. But when unexplained symptoms left him constantly ill, his family grew concerned. One morning, he woke up with a large lump on his abdomen, and his mother knew they needed to

ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Pass Full-Year Budget; Preserve Stability in Federal Research Funding

September 1, 2026
National

Today, the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through mid-December.

Florida’s Proposed Changes to Immunization Requirements for Schools Threaten Cancer Patients and Survivors

September 1, 2026
Florida

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Florida Department of Health opposing Florida’s proposed revisions to Rule 64D-3.046, related to immunization requirements for school entry.

Tucson Cancer Survivors, Advocates Meet with Congressional Candidate JoAnna Mendoza (CD-06) to Discuss Healthcare Ahead of Election 

August 28, 2026
Arizona

On Thursday, cancer survivors, patients and volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered with congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza to discuss cancer in Arizona and policies that can help in the fight against the disease. This effort was part of ACS CAN’s

Tucson Cancer Survivors, Advocates Meet with Congressional Candidate JoAnna Mendoza (CD-06) to Discuss Healthcare Ahead of Election 

August 28, 2026
Arizona

On Thursday, cancer survivors, patients and volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered with congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza to discuss cancer in Arizona and policies that can help in the fight against the disease. This effort was part of ACS CAN’s

Volunteer Spotlight: Kai B. Cook

August 28, 2026

Kai B. Cook, Legislative Ambassador

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR SUNDAY EVENT: Light Display to Glow in Honor and Remembrance of Those Impacted by Cancer

August 25, 2026
North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join the annual Lights of Hope event at the North Carolina State Capitol on Sunday, August 30 from 7:15-8:15 p.m. to honor lives touched by cancer and champion the need for