Young Leaders Caucus

Share

Young Leaders Summit participants

About the Young Leaders Caucus

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Young Leaders Caucus is the ideal space for volunteers, aged 18-35, to connect and engage in cancer advocacy throughout the year. The Young Leaders Caucus fosters opportunities to connect young people to the work of ACS CAN and to others with similar interests. We work to elevate the perspectives of young people, including cancer survivors, about childhood and AYA, to inform and influence ACS CAN priorities and considerations.

Join our slack!
Young Leaders Summit participants

Meet the steering committee!

Meet the steering committee! These are the volunteer leaders of the YLC.  Learn more their role in the YLC

Young Leaders Summit participants

Photos

Check out photos from our various events here.

Young Leaders Summit participants

Newsletters

We release quarterly newsletters detailing our activity,  upcoming events, and any timely announcements.

Young Leaders Summit participants

Calendar

Find out what is happening next with ACS CAN and the YLC.

Young Leaders Summit participants sitting at a table

Resources 

Find all the resources you need to get more engaged with the YLC.

Young Leaders Summit participants working at breakout tables

Working Groups

Find a list of our working groups and their ongoing projects here.

Latest Updates

See More Updates

ACS CAN Warns Political Interference Could Threaten Cancer Research

September 22, 2026
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today expressed deep concern following media reports of a new planned executive order placing greater political control over research grant decisions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections

September 21, 2026
National

With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part of ACS CAN’s Cancer Votes program to ensure cancer remains a national priority in the 2026 midterm elections.

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.

Public Health Organizations Urge HHS to Remove Financial Barriers in Clinical Trial Participation

August 24, 2026

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), joined by 128 other patient advocacy groups, public health organizations and professional societies, submitted a letter responding to the request for information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding