The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through voter education and issue campaigns aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to support laws and policies that will help people fight cancer.
Many of the most important healthcare decisions about cancer are made by your state legislature, in Congress, and in the White House. ACS CAN empowers regular people to be part of the growing national movement that is fighting back against cancer.
WV ACS CAN is working for a healthier WV by advocating on a variety of issues.
As WV ranks #1 in tobacco use and #1 in tobacco-related deaths in the Nation, we are currently focusing on tobacco control issues.
We can't say thank you enough for your role in fighting for helping fight for West Virginia cancer patients and communities this year.People like you give us an attitude of gratitute, and we'd love to hear more from you!
CHARLESTON, W. Va. –Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout® by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use. The Great American Smokeout is a day for people who use tobacco to create a
CHARLESTON, W. Va. —Today, the West Virginia legislature started a special session that won’t address tobacco use in the state, even though the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and other health organizations have been asking for funding for programs that prevent tobacco use and help those already addicted quit.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on the Governor and State Lawmakers to Reduce the Devastating Toll Tobacco is Having on West Virginians
Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.