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July 2, 2026

Cancer Policy has a New Voice in Atlanta

ATLANTA – Michael Cortes has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as government relations director for the state of Georgia. In this role, Cortes will lead ACS CAN’s efforts to advance legislation and public policies to reduce the cancer burden.

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June 30, 2026

ACS CAN Statement on FDA Authorizing Modified-risk Claims for 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: 

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June 30, 2026

An Urgent Call to NC Lawmakers to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing

RALEIGH, N.C. – June 30, 2026 – With days left to act in the legislative session, cancer advocates urgently call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass legislation improving access to biomarker testing.

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June 29, 2026

Budget Excludes Increase in State Investment in Cancer Research, Advocates Now Look to Legislation Awaiting Consideration

Patient advocates and medical and public health leaders are renewing their call for an increased state investment in cancer research after the FY27 state budget maintained level funding for the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR).

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June 23, 2026

Arizona Cancer Advocates Celebrate New Law Expanding Access to No-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Gov. Katie Hobbs for signing a bill to improve access and remove financial barriers to lifesaving breast cancer screenings.

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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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