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

August 13, 2026

Georgia

ATLANTA – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 85% of Georgia 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, nearly all (96%) believe that

Cancer Policy has a New Voice in Atlanta

July 2, 2026

Georgia

ATLANTA – Michael Cortes has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as government relations director for the state of Georgia. In this role, Cortes will lead ACS CAN’s efforts to advance legislation and public policies to reduce the cancer burden. “I am honored to advocate

Georgia State Lead Ambassador

March 11, 2026

Georgia

Pastor Jill Henning Jill has served as the State Lead Ambassador (SLA) since January 2025. Prior to becoming SLA, she held leadership roles as Vice SLA and ACT Lead. As the state lead volunteer, Jill works closely with ACS CAN staff, Georgia’s ACT Leads and Legislative Ambassadors in support

MEDIA ADVISORY—SPOKESPERSON AVAILABLE Advocates to Gather Under Gold Dome for World Cancer Day

January 30, 2026

Georgia

ATLANTA – Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will gather under the Gold Dome on Wednesday, February 4, to mark World Cancer Day and advocate for improved access to care in the Peach State. Volunteers will be in various parts of the Capitol from