Updates matching "Cancer Research Funding"

Jackie Beale, an ACS CAN volunteer from Maryland, knew her family’s history of cancer put her at risk. Today, sitting in front of key aides to members of Congress, she made sure they understood why that was so important. In 2002, while performing a self-breast exam, Jackie felt a small

Columbus, Ind. - October 4, 2017 Local cancer volunteer takes cause to the capitol By Staff Reports - 10/4/17 12:42 AM Columbus resident Misty Derringer has helped the American Cancer Society for 12 years as a volunteer, but in September she took on a new role that involved traveling

I met with Representative Gianforte and explained that each dollar Congress puts toward cancer research offers hope to the lives of so many. New breakthroughs in treatment and prevention won’t sit idle in labs across the country, instead, they will be delivered to those who need it the most.

Next week, Jennifer Coston, from Merrill, will join more than 700 cancer patients, survivors, volunteers and staff from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district in Washington, D.C., as part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Midland Daily News Published 2:00 am, Saturday, September 9, 2017

Across the country during August, ACS CAN volunteers were making sure members of Congress heard loud and clear that fighting cancer must be a national priority. From leading public rallies to delivering tens of thousands of petitions directly to lawmaker offices, our volunteers were highly visible, always enthusiastic and, of

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death among children ages one to 19. Breakthroughs in childhood cancer research have led to more and more children surviving their cancer diagnosis, but progress in treating certain types of cancer remains limited. And, children who survive cancer, often must deal with