Childhood Cancer Research

Too many types of childhood cancer still have no known cure or treatment. In 2018, more than 15,000 children under age 19 will be diagnosed with cancer.

We must ensure that researchers have the essential tools to fight childhood cancer and make sure children with cancer not only survive, but thrive.

Over 15,000 U.S. children under age 19 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018.

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National

Ask Congress to Improve the Quality of Life for Kids Fighting Cancer

Ask your member of Congress to cosponsor and pass PCHETA this Congress. By supporting PCHETA, they can improve the quality of life for kids and patients fighting cancer.

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National

Congress: Fund The STAR Act To Help Prevent And Treat Childhood Cancer

Ask your member of Congress to ensure the STAR Act is fully funded so vital work on childhood cancer research, surveillance, and survivorship can continue.

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"It's a bomb that's dropped on you."

Our conversation with Brad Loos, the father of Rhyan, a 6-year-old, two-time childhood cancer survivor

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In Uncertain Times, the Kentucky Legislature Still Remembered Cancer Patients

April 16, 2020

Kentucky

Frankfort, KY – As lawmakers hurried to pass key legislation including the state’s operating budget, they continued to think about 26,500 Kentuckians who will hear the words “you have cancer” this year. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the legislature for maintaining funding for colon

Tennessee Legislature recesses until June 1st

March 25, 2020

Tennessee

The Tennessee Legislature will be in recess until June 1st. As lawmaker hurried to pass key legislation amid growing concern around COVID-19, they continue to think about 39,360 Tennesseans who will hear the words “you have cancer” this year. We commend the legislature for passing the Rare Disease Advisory Council

In Uncertain Times, the Tennessee Legislature Still Remembered Cancer Patients

March 19, 2020

Tennessee

Nashville, TN – As lawmakers hurry to pass key legislation, they continue to think about 39,360 Tennesseans who will hear the words “you have cancer” this year. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the legislature for passing the Rare Disease Advisory Council legislation. ACS CAN supported

Cancer Advocates Held Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Protect Kids from E-cigarette Epidemic and Restore Funding to the State’s Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Programs

February 21, 2020

Kentucky

Frankfort, KY – Cancer patients, their families and other volunteers from around the state who have been touched by cancer came together at the State Capitol in Frankfort to advocate for cancer-fighting legislation, Thursday, February 20, 2020. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gives people impacted by