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July 2, 2024
Delaware

The Delaware legislature has passed HS 1 of HB 302, becoming just the 8 th state to take action to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The bill would eliminate cost-sharing for these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to prostate cancer screenings for men over 40 who meet certain risk factors. The legislation awaits Governor Carney’s consideration. Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer are urging the governor to deliver a win to men across Delaware and sign the bill as soon as possible.

March 27, 2023
Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD – MARCH 27, 2023 – Lance Kilpatrick has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the Government Relations Director in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C. In this role, Kilpatrick will lead ACS CAN’s efforts to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer. “Cancer

December 17, 2022
Delaware

The following was originally published in the News Journal on December 17, 2022. What makes a cancer diagnosis especially difficult are the what-ifs that arise for those diagnosed and the people who love them — what if I don’t respond to treatment? What if my loved one’s

September 15, 2020
Delaware

Cong. Blunt-Rochester has been honored by ACS CAN for her leadership in advocating for cancer related policies.

State Contacts

Lance Kilpatrick
Government Relations Director
Anja Aniere
Grassroots Manager
Casey O'Neill
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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