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September 21, 2026

ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections

With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part of ACS CAN’s Cancer Votes program to ensure cancer remains a national priority in the 2026 midterm elections.

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September 16, 2026

New York State Sen. Roxanne Persaud Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Leading the Way on Critical Cancer Legislation

Washington D.C. – September 16, 2026 – New York State Sen.

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September 16, 2026

Mississippi Lawmakers Receive National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Cancer Policy

JACKSON, Miss. – September 16, 2026 – Mississippi state Rep. Sam Creekmore and state Sen.

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September 16, 2026

State Rep. Amanda Nedweski Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Leadership on Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screening Legislation

KENOSHA, Wis. – Wisconsin State Rep.

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ACS CAN’s newest campaign highlights the need to build on proven progress in groundbreaking research with sustained funding increase for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute.

ACS CAN urges Congress to Fight Cancer and Make Time, literally, for more of life’s moments for patients and survivors by prioritizing cancer research.

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