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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is the nation's leading advocacy organization in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN Florida staff and volunteers encourage elected officials to not only talk about fighting cancer but also take real steps towards decreasing the impact of cancer on our state.

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Survivors and Advocates from Florida travel to Washington D.C. to meet their Federal legislators.

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ACS CAN Lights of Hope Display inside the Florida Capitol, in front of the Governor's Office

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Tampa Community Gathers to Honor Those Affected by Cancer

August 15, 2024
Florida

Cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the Tampa area gathered at the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge to honor people affected by cancer. ACS Hope Lodges offer free lodging and other resources to cancer patients and their caregivers.

Governor Signs Legislation Taking First Step to Improving Access to Biomarker Testing for Floridians

June 18, 2024
Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB885 into law, which expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Governor Signs Budget with Landmark Cancer Funding

June 12, 2024
Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Florida budget into law today, marking landmark investments in cancer priorities for the Sunshine State. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the funding that includes meaningful increases for many impactful initiatives. The budget triples the state’s investment

2024 Florida Legislative Priorities & Session Outcomes

April 2, 2024
Florida

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In

Left With No Options: A Coverage Crisis

Closing the Coverage Gap

Far too many Floridians are living without health insurance simply because they live in a state that has refused to expand Medicaid. These folks are in the “Medicaid Gap,” living sicker and dying younger than those with health insurance.

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Florida Events

January 15, 2025
Tampa, FL

2025 ACS CAN Florida Innovation in Research Breakfast

Celebrate Progress in Florida, Deepen Knowledge & Engage with Key Subject Matter Experts

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State Contacts

Susan Harbin
Senior Director, Government Relations
State of Florida
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Natalie Kliné
Senior Grassroots Manager
South Florida & Puerto Rico
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Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
443.610.3627

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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