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Executive Order Will Create More Vaccine Confusion and Put Cancer Patients, Survivors at Risk

August 10, 2026
National

The administration announced today an executive order that would significantly change childhood vaccine recommendations.

U.S. Senate Confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC Director

August 5, 2026
National

Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Erica Schwartz, M.D., as the next Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

ACS CAN Applauds Senate Continuing Resolution that Preserves Stability in Federal Research Funding

August 3, 2026
National

Last night, the Senate released the text of its continuing resolution to fund the federal government thru mid-December.

New Survey Finds Majority of Cancer Survivors Say They Would Not Have Been Able to Meet Work Requirements During Cancer Treatment

July 30, 2026
National

According to a new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey, 90% of cancer patients and survivors say their cancer or their care and treatment required them to miss hours of work, school or volunteering, with nearly one-third of respondents (32%) continuing to experience disruptions into survivorship.

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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

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33.5 million 

people benefited from expanded access to health insurance