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Fighting cancer together through research is America at its best. Research has led to major advancements in prevention, early detection and treatment. These advancements have been a significant factor driving down the cancer death rate by 34% since 1991. Through cancer research, we can save more lives from cancer.  

However, progress in future discovery is at risk. Workforce reductions, proposals to decrease funding, a drop in the number of new grants approved for funding and more all jeopardize progress in the fight against cancer.  

Providing robust cancer research funding and ensuring patients can access the latest innovations through clinical trials must be priorities for lawmakers.  

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Progress in the fight against cancer is possible, but not guaranteed. Sign the petition today.

Dana lost her husband, Jon, to a rare form of cancer when she was only 29. Now, Dana and her mother Sandi are fighting caner together in honor of Jon. Sign the petition now to urge Congress to increase funding for cancer research.

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President's budget proposal falls short for cancer patients.

The president released his annual budget proposal calling for cuts to research funding. We can't afford to stand still in the fight against cancer. Contact your member of Congress and urge them to invest in cancer research.

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Tell Congress: Increase patient access to the latest advancements in cancer care

By passing the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, Congress can remove barriers to clinical trial participation and ensure more cancer patients have access to the latest scientific advancements and cutting-edge treatments.

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ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Pass Full-Year Budget; Preserve Stability in Federal Research Funding

September 1, 2026
National

Today, the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through mid-December.

New Survey Finds Majority of Cancer Patients and Survivors More Likely to Participate in Clinical Trials if They Received Financial Support to Offset Participation Costs

August 19, 2026
National

According to a new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey, 89% of cancer patients and survivors say they would be more likely to participate in a clinical trial outside their local area if trial sponsors helped them organize or pay for travel and lodging to offset the extra travel.

New Poll: Majority of North Carolina Voters Support Affordable Access to Cancer Care and Continued Investments in Federal Research Funding

August 13, 2026
North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – August 13, 2026 – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 84% of North Carolina 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.

New Poll: Majority of Iowa Voters Support Affordable Access to Cancer Care and Continued Investments in Federal Research Funding

August 13, 2026
Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 82% of Iowa 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, 92% believe

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ACS CAN Supports the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (H.R. 3521 / S. 4440)

August 21, 2026

The Clinical Trial Modernization Act (H.R. 3521 / S. 4440) increases access to clinical trials by allowing clinical trial sponsors to provide financial support to patients for costs associated with their trial participation, including medical cost-sharing like copays, and non-medical expenses such as travel, parking, food and lodging.

Survey: Majority Would Participate in Clinical Trials if They Received Support to Offset Costs

August 17, 2026

Our latest Survivor Views survey finds that 89% of cancer patients and survivors say they would be more likely to participate in a clinical trial outside their local area if trial sponsors helped them organize or pay for travel and lodging to offset the extra travel. The survey highlights how cost and geographic barriers impact clinical trial participation and suggests many cancer patients and survivors would be more likely to participate if those barriers were removed. 

ACS CAN Supports Increased Research Funding in FY27

May 18, 2026

Increased investment at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and level funding for Advanced Research Projects for Health (ARPA-H), in the fight against cancer year over year have been key to reducing the nation’s cancer mortality rate by 34% since 1991. To