ACSí Se Puede Hispanic/Latino Advocacy Alliance

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Hispanic Latino Volunteer Affinity Group members

Mission

ACSí Se Puede works to reduce cancer disparities in Hispanic/Latino communities and guides ACS CAN’s initiatives and campaigns through increasing awareness, strengthening partnerships, influencing public policy priorities, diversifying messaging and materials, and recruiting and engaging volunteers that reflect the unique heritages, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences of our diverse communities.

Hispanic Latino Volunteer Affinity Group members

Meet the ACSí Se Puede Hispanic/Latino Advocacy Alliance

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Volunteer Gina and Dr. K at Lobby Day

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We host virtual events that are open to the public. Check out upcoming and previous events.

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Health Disparities Information

The Hispanic/Latino community experiences an unequal cancer burden.

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SCREENS for Cancer Act

Tell Congress to improve access to lifesaving breast and cervical cancer screenings!

Hispanic/Latina women have the highest incidence of cervical cancer compared to other races/ethnicities, 32% higher than non-Hispanic White women. 

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Arizona Lawmakers Come Together to Fight Cancer

May 15, 2024
Arizona

Members of the newly formed Arizona Cancer Action Caucus held their inaugural meeting Wednesday afternoon at the state capitol to discuss ways to combat the disease in the state. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) helped form the caucus, which consists of a bipartisan group of seven state lawmakers. All members have been touched by cancer, including some who are survivors.

The Administration Announces Indefinite Delay in the Finalization of the FDA Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes and all Flavors in Cigars; Prolonging Public Health Disparities 

April 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House announced it is indefinitely delaying finalization of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rule to end the sale of menthol cigarettes, without mention of eliminating all flavors in cigars, despite an overwhelming amount of evidence demonstrating menthol flavoring is a serious

ACS CAN Calls for Expanded Access to Biomarker Testing in Washington

January 8, 2024
Washington

As Washington legislators convene for the new session, it is crucial for them to prioritize cancer patients and cancer care by assuring all residents have ready access to biomarker testing.

ACS CAN Applauds Senators’ Commitment to Advancing Critical Legislation to Improve Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings

December 11, 2023
National

Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate Health Education Labor and Pension Committee (HELP) is expected to mark up the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act, S.1840. This bill would reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) through 2028.