Access to Healthcare

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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Congress recently passed a bill that will result in almost 12 million people in America losing access to their health insurance. Share your story and how possibly losing healthcare coverage would impact you.

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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

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

New Poll: Majority of Wisconsin Voters Support Affordable Access to Cancer Care; Want Lawmakers to Address Youth Nicotine and Tobacco Use

August 18, 2026

Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 81% of Wisconsin voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to affordable cancer screening and treatment close to home. Further, in the poll, 63%

New Poll: Majority of Ohio Voters Support Affordable Access to Cancer Care; Convey High Levels of Concern Over Tobacco Usage

August 13, 2026

Ohio

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Poll Shows Cancer is Top of Mind for Ohioans This Election Season