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September 29, 2025

Dr. Anthony Letai has been named as the National Cancer Institute (NCI)’s new director. This role is critical to ensuring ongoing innovation in oncology. The following is a statement from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to this announcement: “For the

September 29, 2025

Through persistence and partnership, Sahil helped pass a bill that created California’s first dedicated state fund for pediatric cancer research. At only seventeen years old, Sahil Mehta, Legislative Ambassador with ACS CAN California, led the charge to champion childhood cancer research in his state and made an undeniable impact in

September 26, 2025
Florida

“For cancer patients, these health care tax credits are a lifeline that enables access to timely, life-saving treatments,” said Susan Harbin, Senior Government Relations Director for ACS CAN Florida and recent Field Government Relations Professional of the Year.

September 24, 2025
Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Patient advocacy groups including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer applaud Alabama State Sen. Steve Livingston for pre-filing Senate Bill 19 , which eliminates cost sharing for lifesaving prostate cancer screenings for those covered by state-regulated insurance. The

September 23, 2025
Colorado

DENVER, COLO. – September 18, 2025 – United States Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO-1) received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contribution in the fight against cancer and stalwart support for cancer research and funding.

September 18, 2025
Indiana

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Award Honors Top State Advocacy Team of the Year

September 17, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means is expected to mark up the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842).

September 17, 2025
California

Humboldt County resident joined hundreds of cancer advocates from nearly every congressional district in the country to urge Congress to prioritize proven cancer-fighting policies and federal investment in lifesaving cancer research and prevention programs.   

September 17, 2025
Florida

Washington, D.C., – September 17, 2025 – Susan Harbin was recognized as the country’s top government relations professional by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies.