A: The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer.
A: ACS CAN is committed to the mission of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Ending cancer as we know it in this country is as much a matter of public policy as it is medical science and discovery.
Many important decisions about cancer are made not just in the doctor’s office, but also in your state legislature, in Congress and the White House. The federal government, for example, is the largest funder of medical research in this country with 80 cents of every dollar going back into communities across this country to conduct research that is going to change the face of cancer and other chronic diseases. It is critical that Congress increase funding for cancer research to continue progress against this disease.
Advocacy efforts have made a difference. Did you know that before ACS CAN and the Society got involved in state legislative campaigns, many insurance companies didn't cover mammograms and other cancer lifesaving cancer screenings? Because of the work of cancer advocates private health insurance providers are now required to cover mammograms so women can get the early diagnosis that could save their life. Health insurance coverage, clinical trial participation, the development of new treatments, tobacco control policies and funding for prevention programs are all issues in the legislative arena. That is why advocacy is critical to help prevent and fight cancer.
A: If you or a family member are in need of assistance, please contact the American Cancer Society, our affiliate charitable organization. Please visit http://www.cancer.org or call the American Cancer Society's Cancer Information Center at 1.800.ACS.2345 (1-800-227-2345). The Cancer Information Center is an incredible resource staffed with cancer specialists who are available 24 hours per day/7 days per week to assist you.
A: If you've recently made a donation to ACS CAN and would like to request a refund, please send your request via email to [email protected].
A. Manage your ACS CAN contributions and more through your supporter account page. This page will prompt you for your email address. Once that is entered, you will be sent an email that will allow you to view your pledge, make adjustments to upcoming gifts or change credit card information.
A: To raise money for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, please contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.fightcancer.org/canraiser to get started.
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A: Our current job listings are available here. Internship opportunities are generally available each summer from late May through late August. If you are interested in becoming an ACS CAN intern, please use the "Contact Us" link below.
A: To raise money for the American Cancer Society, our affiliate charitable organization, please contact the Society's National Cancer Information Center at 800.ACS.2345 or visit https://www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise.