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February 19, 2025

“Government has a responsibility to continually assess the best application of national resources; however, indiscriminate cuts to our nation’s health and research infrastructure funding significantly reducing the federal wor

February 19, 2025

Jennifer Atlas, Henderson resident, has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the government relations director in Nevada. In this role, Atlas will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in the state to advance legislation and public policies to reduce the cancer burden in the state.

February 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. -  Last night, the Solicitor General’s office filed its merits brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Braidwood Management v.

February 18, 2025

Everyone has the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air regardless of where they live, work or play. That is why the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) opposes House Bill 211, which passed the Kentucky House today.

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Director, Media Advocacy
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Trista Hargrove
Director, Media Advocacy
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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.