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Dr. Christina Annunziata, the Senior Vice President of Extramural Discovery Science at the American Cancer Society, testified today before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Health in support of the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act and the Women and Lung Research and Preventive Services Act.

Protecting free preventive cancer screenings and reducing the burden of medical debt are the top issues of concern for cancer patients and survivors today, according to a new survey by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) that asked participants to select their leading policy priorities for the year. 

Gov. Brad Little has proclaimed Monday Cancer Action Day in Idaho as dozens of patients, survivors and advocates traveled from all parts of the Gem State to ask lawmakers to prioritize cancer in their policies, specifically making sure health care is affordable and accessible.

ANNAPOLIS, MD – FEBRUARY 12, 2024 – Earlier tonight, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Maryland State House as a part of their annual Cancer Action Day, urging lawmakers to support two proposals—the first, is a call to lawmakers to

HARRISBURG, PA – FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins patient advocates and public health organizations across the state in applauding Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 Executive Budget, which outlines a $4 million investment to w

HARRISBURG, PA – FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – With the 2024 legislative session underway and Governor Shapiro’s budget address set for tomorrow, here is a statement from Donna Greco, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Pennsylvania Government Relations Director:

ATLANTA, Ga. – Feb.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH– February 2, 2024 –Dozens of cancer survivors, patients, providers, and caregivers rallied at the state capitol Friday, asking lawmakers to support a bill to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Utahns. SB 152, sponsored by Rep. Curtis Bramble, was the focus of ‘Utah Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).

Nuestras 25 organizaciones, que representan a pacientes con afecciones de salud graves y a los proveedores que los atienden, instan a la Corte Suprema a revocar la decisión del Quinto Circuito en el caso de la Alianza para la Medicina Hipocrática y otros (Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine et al.) versus la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos  y otros (FDA, siglas en inglés) porque amenaza la capacidad de los pacientes y los proveedores de confiar en las decisiones de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) sobre la seguridad de los medicamentos

La Red de Acción contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN, siglas en inglés) publicó hoy un nuevo informe, Cancer in Medicare: An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Chartbook (El cáncer en Medicare: un libro de estadísticas de la Red de Acción contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer), para ilustrar cómo el programa de Medicare brinda servicios a los pacientes en todo el continuo del cáncer, así como recomendaciones de políticas públicas específicas para mejorar y fortalecer el programa.