Breast and Cervical Cancer

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Mammograms save lives. But, even today, too many women don't have access to lifesaving breast and cervical cancer screenings.

We are working in Congress and in every state legislature to ensure funding for the federal cancer screening and early detection program that has already helped millions of women and saved thousands of lives.

More than 40,000 women will die from breast cancer this year, while over 13,000 will be diagnosed with cervical cancer.  We're working to convince Congress to increase funding for breast and cervical cancer research that could lead to new medical breakthroughs and save more lives.

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Mammograms save lives! Urge Congress to help make them available

Urge Congress to reauthorize the program that provides free and low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to people who might not otherwise be able to afford them. 

Latest Updates

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 14, 2026
National

More than 750 cancer patients, survivors and advocates from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico, will be on Capitol Hill this week.

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

June 23, 2026
Arizona

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Gov. Katie Hobbs for signing a bill to improve access and remove financial barriers to lifesaving breast cancer screenings. SB1165, which passed with significant bipartisan majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature, will ensure the full continuum of medically

Breast and Cervical Cancer 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.