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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Indiana empowers ordinary people from every walk of life to use their stories, voices and passion to advocate for their friends and family members with cancer. And we want you to join us. Where ORDINARY people make EXTRAORDINARY power to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

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Your Voice. Your Cancer Story.

Lending your voice to make a difference is powerful.
Sharing your story makes statistics and data become real.
It is what puts a human face to a disease like cancer.

 

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Sign this petition in support of stopping Big Tobacco’s deadly tactics!

We are asking Indiana Lawmakers for a $2.00 per pack cigarette tax increase, with a parallel tax on other tobacco products, and an increase to our state's investment in tobacco prevention and cessation to $15 million annually.

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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the leading voice of people with cancer and their families.

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Legislature Sends Incomplete Budget to Conference—No Increase in Tobacco Tax or Prevention Funding; Advocates Urge Enhancements

April 15, 2025
Indiana

Today, the Indiana legislature passed the budget, sending it to the conference committee. Unfortunately, this version of the budget does not include increased tobacco taxes or funding for programs that help prevent tobacco use and help those already addicted quit.

Medicaid Work Requirements Will Negatively Impact Cancer Patients

April 8, 2025
Indiana

Today, the Indiana House passed out legislation that will add barriers to Indiana’s Medicaid program, including work requirements, adding layers of administrative red tape and burdensome eligibility checks. That’s not acceptable for the 42,150 Hoosiers who will be diagnosed with cancer this year.

Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Take Action to Reduce Tobacco Use

February 12, 2025
Indiana

Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Indiana Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco on Hoosiers

Lawmakers Urged to Reduce Cancer Burden and Eliminate Crushing Medical Debt Through Legislative Action

January 8, 2025
Indiana

As lawmakers dive into the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Hoosiers.

State Contacts

Allie Kast Gregg
Indiana Government Relations Director
[email protected]
463.256.8375
Natasha Johnson
Indiana Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
463.213.3965
Michelle Zimmerman
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
[email protected]
740.525.9577

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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.

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