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About the Young Leaders Caucus

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Young Leaders Caucus is the ideal space for volunteers, aged 18-35, to connect and engage in cancer advocacy throughout the year. The Young Leaders Caucus fosters opportunities to connect young people to the work of ACS CAN and to others with similar interests. We work to elevate the perspectives of young people, including cancer survivors, about childhood and AYA, to inform and influence ACS CAN priorities and considerations.

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Meet the steering committee!

Meet the steering committee! These are the volunteer leaders of the YLC.  Learn more their role in the YLC

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Photos

Check out photos from our various events here.

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Newsletters

We release quarterly newsletters detailing our activity,  upcoming events, and any timely announcements.

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Calendar

Find out what is happening next with ACS CAN and the YLC.

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Resources 

Find all the resources you need to get more engaged with the YLC.

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Working Groups

Find a list of our working groups and their ongoing projects here.

Latest Updates

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U.S. House Misses Critical Opportunity to Boost Cancer Research and Prevention Funding; Future Progress in Jeopardy

March 11, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. House passed The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. It contains no increases for federal cancer research or prevention funding and significant cuts to Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), in which cancer is the largest recipient of funds.

ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Reject Cuts; Draft Full Appropriations Bills That Include Increases to Protect Cancer Patients

March 10, 2025
National

“With over 2 million people in America expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, now is not the time to halt investments in cancer research, prevention and early detection programs.

ACS CAN Urges House Members to Stand up for Cancer Patients and Their Families by Protecting Medicaid and Opposing Budget Resolution

February 25, 2025
National

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider a budget resolution that could lead to devastating cuts to Medicaid. Ahead of the vote, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is urging House members to oppose cuts to Medicaid.

House Budget Cuts Would Deal Devastating Blow to Cancer Patients and Their Families

February 13, 2025
National

Today, the House Budget Committee began to mark up their budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2025.