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Every American deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare. From cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies to the latest breakthroughs in treatment, everyone should have access to the care that could prevent cancer and save their life.  In addition, ensuring that low-income working families have access to affordable health insurance is proven to reduce overall healthcare costs. 

We are working in every state and in Congress to expand healthcare options and protect existing laws that help patients get true access to the care they need. 

People without health insurance are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at a late stage, when the disease is harder to treat, more costly and more difficult to survive.

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September 16, 2026
Wisconsin

KENOSHA, Wis. – Wisconsin State Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R - Pleasant Prairie) 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. ACS CAN presents

September 16, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – September 16, 2026 – Mississippi state Rep . Sam Creekmore and state Sen. Walter Michel 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 their significant contribution in

September 15, 2026
Wisconsin

Washington, D.C., – Cathy Peters was recognized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) this week in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies. ACS CAN presents the award to a staff person who has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in the

September 14, 2026
Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – Sara Sahli 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. ACS CAN presents the award to a staff person who has consistently demonstrated outstanding

Access to Healthcare Resources

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a viral infection known to cause six types of cancer - anal, cervical, oropharyngeal, penile, vaginal, and vulvar. The HPV vaccine helps to prevent most HPV infection types that cause cancer.

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a viral infection known to cause six types of cancer - anal, cervical, oropharyngeal, penile, vaginal, and vulvar. The HPV vaccine helps to prevent most HPV infection types that cause cancer.

Eye on Cancer Care is a series of white papers and one-pagers that spotlight key access-to-care issues central to ACS CAN’s mission to fight cancer. Ensuring that everyone has access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage and care is essential.