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August 17, 2026

ARHOME is a Lifeline for Cancer Patients in Arkansas

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed ideas for a path forward to Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program (ARHOME). The Hospital, Medicaid and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee met following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) verbal denial of Arkansas’ request to renew its hybrid Medicaid program.

August 13, 2026

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Poll Shows Cancer is Top of Mind for Mainers This Election Season

August 13, 2026

ATLANTA – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 85% of Georgia voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to affordable cancer screening and treatment close to home.

August 13, 2026

A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 59% of Nevada voters have a notable concern about young people in their community using tobacco products. Further, voters see a role for the government when it comes to kids and tobacco use prevention programs.

Media Contacts

Emily Burr
Director, Media Advocacy
Medicaid, Patient Navigation
Trista Hargrove
Director, Media Advocacy
Health Equity
Josh Wilson
Senior Manager, Media Advocacy
Cancer Prevention, Tobacco Control

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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.