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4.2 million people could lose their insurance. Learn more about why.
If Congress fails to act, health care costs will skyrocket for millions. Learn more and share with these educational graphics. 
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Tell Congress: Support Cancer Early Detection Innovation
Groundbreaking new technology will allow more people to diagnose cancer early & survive. Send a message to your Member of Congress today.

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Tell Congress: Cancer Research Funding Cuts Have Consequences

A new report found that a 10% cut to research funding could lower the number of new drugs that become available to cancer patients to fight the disease over the next three decades and beyond. A recent proposal calls for cuts that are four times bigger.

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U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research Funding in FY26 Bill

July 31, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and increases for federal cancer research funding at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

U.S. Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as CDC Director

July 29, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Susan Monarez, PhD, as the next Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

American Cancer Society Names Shane Jacobson as CEO

July 22, 2025

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced Shane Jacobson as their chief executive officer, effective August 12, 2025. He steps into the role following Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick who served as interim

Passage of the Budget Bill Will Terminate Health Coverage for Millions, Including Cancer Patients and Survivors

July 3, 2025
National

Following U.S. House passage of the budget bill containing the most devastating cuts to Medicaid in history and changes to the ACA Marketplace that will make it more expensive and difficult to obtain and keep health insurance, ACS CAN expresses deep disappointment and urges Congress to extend the enhanced ACA tax credits.

Our Impact

We advocate for legislation as a catalyst to fight cancer.

Tobacco Control Campaign Page

62.3%

of the U.S. population protected from secondhand smoke exposure by local or statewide smoke-free laws.

Cancer Prevention Campaign Page

34% 

decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2022

Access to Care Campaign Page

33.5 million 

people benefited from expanded access to health insurance

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How to participate in your community

Angel is an outstanding volunteer and leader of ACS CAN in Puerto Rico. He is deeply committed to advocating for health equity, providing crucial representation to the Spanish-speaking community and working to improve conditions for cancer patients through legislative and educational initiatives.

Read our six questions with Angel