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May 3, 2024

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is extremely disappointed to see legislation aimed at expanding health care coverage for hard-working Mississippians fail to pass

May 3, 2024

Today, the Committee of the Whole in the Council of the District of Columbia will host a hearing where Committee members will consider, among others, a proposal to raise the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has provided testimony to the Committee, citing the benefits that the proposal would bring to D.C., its residents and health care systems.  

May 1, 2024

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Kansas Government Relations Director, Megan Word 

May 1, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill today, expanding access to biomarker testing to more patients st

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Director, Media Advocacy
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ACS CAN’s newest campaign highlights the need to build on proven progress in groundbreaking research with sustained funding increase for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute.

ACS CAN urges Congress to Fight Cancer and Make Time, literally, for more of life’s moments for patients and survivors by prioritizing cancer research.