Welcome to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Maryland page. ACS CAN is the nation's leading advocate for public policies that are helping to defeat cancer. The organization ensures that cancer patients, survivors, and their families have a voice in public policy matters at all levels of government. As the American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority.
This Cancer Action Day, volunteers, survivors, and caregivers from Maryland are meeting at the State Capital to let lawmakers know: It's time to get serious about fighting cancer.
Register for ACS CAN Maryland's 2025 Cancer Action Day on February 24th in Annapolis.
The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Maryland Government Relations Director Lance Kilpatrick: “In 2024, Maryland state lawmakers heard from advocates across the disease spectrum and from every corner of the state, who united together to send a resounding message: improve access to lifesaving medication. Though the legislature did not advance the proposal to prohibit the use of copay accumulator adjustment programs, advocates are hopeful that lawmakers won’t miss the same opportunity in 2025.
A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 8 in 10 (85%) Maryland voters view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor.
SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) called on U.S. Senate candidates in Maryland to clearly state their commitments to fighting cancer, and one of the candidates, former Governor Larry Hogan, sat down with cancer survivors earlier today to discuss policies that alleviate
Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following statement:
Join us for the 2025 Maryland Cancer Action Day on Monday, February 24th at the state capitol in Annapolis. This will be a powerful day of advocacy as we stand with cancer patients and survivors. Together, we’ll address barriers to essential healthcare and champion policies that support individuals affected by...
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