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90 Cancer Survivors, Caregivers Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Prevention

March 7, 2017
Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – March 7, 2017 – Ninety cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state traveled to the Indiana Statehouse today and called on the General Assembly to prioritize the 36,440 Hoosiers who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2017. The visit was part of

Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

January 4, 2017
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming

States would likely face increased costs and cancer patients and survivors could face delayed preventive, diagnostic and curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors...

Cigarette Tax Proposal Unveiled

December 11, 2016
Indiana

An unprecedented coalition of health and business groups announced their support for a $1.50 cigarette tax increase in 2017. Read about it here. https://www.wane.com/news/unprecedented-state-cigarette-tax-proposal-announced/

Article on Indiana State ACT Lead Maudra Bradley and her trip to D.C.

October 7, 2016
Indiana

Current in Westfield recently featured an article on State ACT Lead, Maudra Bradley and her trip with ACT leads actros the country to lobby in D.C. for legislators to support our issues to eliminate cancer.

Indianapolis Star Editorial: We Must Act Now to Combat Indiana's "Forgotten" Crisis - Tobacco

October 7, 2016
Indiana

The Indianapolis Star recently published an article in support of the Tobacco Tax. This is a high priority as we go into the 2017 Legislative session.

Become an ACT Lead Volunteer

December 10, 2014
Indiana

Do you want to take your involvement in advocacy to the next level? Learn more about applying to become an ACT Lead for your Congressional district and you can become a stronger advocate in the fight against cancer. ACT Leads play a critical role in helping ACS CAN impact public

Donate to make the fight against cancer a priority in Indiana!

January 29, 2014
Indiana

In 2014, ACS CAN will lead the charge to make the fight against cancer a priority in Indiana! You can join our efforts by donating today.

Get involved: Be a Community Ambassador!

April 24, 2013
Indiana

A Community Ambassador is a volunteer position that serves as a volunteer liaison to your State Representative and State Senator. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to engage their federal lawmakers on key federal policies. Your role is to help ACS CAN advance its legislative priorities in Indiana. Main Responsibilities:

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