Everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Meet six trailblazing Black pioneers who have paralleled this through their commitment to eliminating cancer disparities. #BlackHistoryMonth #CancerAdvocacy fightcancer.org/news/black-lea…

Join us for our 2025 State Lobby Day on Tuesday, June 10th at the State House in Boston! This annual event is an exciting opportunity to meet with your state legislators and share your WHY for fighting cancer through advocacy. RSVP today: act.fightcancer.org/a/2025-acs-can…

.American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network together with patient groups representing tens of millions of patients are gravely concerned about cuts to government agencies that threaten to reverse progress in the fight against cancer and other chronic diseases. shorturl.at/4515t

Hate and violence have no place in our communities. Yet, hate crimes are at a record high, disproportionately impacting marginalized groups. Together, we can fight back—through education, advocacy, and action. sandyhookpromise.org/blog/community… #ProtectOurKids #SandyHookPromise

Extremely disappointed in this week’s House of Representatives vote to approve cuts that could detrimentally impact access to #Medicaid for millions of Americans, including cancer patients. Congress MUST do better. We demand no cuts to Medicaid. Like & share if you're with us.

Our cancer advocates are joining OVAC on Capitol Hill today to meet w/ lawmakers to discuss the critical need for increased funding for National Cancer Institute, NIH & CDC Cancer in the FY25 spending bill! We must prioritize funding for #CancerResearch & #CancerPrevention. #CancerVoice25

The #MCEDAct is an urgent priority for the cancer community. Access to early detection can save lives. We ask Speaker Mike Johnson Steve Scalise Hakeem Jeffries Leader John Thune Chuck Schumer to pass this crucial legislation now.

Just to be clear, the measles outbreak is due to one thing and one thing only Low vaccination rates Poor diet and health is bad It has nothing to do with what is happening with the measles in the US

Today the House passed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations & Extensions Act. It contains no increases for federal #CancerResearch or prevention funding & significant cuts to Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP): fightcancer.org/releases/us-ho… (1/3)

Our 2024 Advocacy Accomplishments Report is live, showcasing the tremendous impact of ACS CAN volunteers & team members! Together we advocated for cancer patients, survivors & families at all levels of government to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. fightcancer.org/advocacy-accom…

Six Voice of America journalists sued members of the Trump administration Friday, accusing officials of unlawfully shuttering a federally funded media outlet that has delivered news coverage to millions since its founding during World War II. wapo.st/4kR0Oox

Inspired by Michelle, a tremendous ACS CAN New Hampshire volunteer and cancer survivor who shared her concerns about #Medicaid cuts which could threaten cancer care & delay diagnoses. Thank you Steven Porter The Boston Globe for shedding light on this critical issue! bostonglobe.com/2025/03/28/met…

In a new segment of The Washington Post Live's Chasing Cancer series, Tina Deignan, Commercial President, Pfizer Oncology, and Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, interim CEO, American Cancer Society, discuss our organizations' joint efforts to address inequities in cancer care:

The proposed #Medicaid cuts would result in at least 8.6 million people losing health coverage. That number could jump to 13.7 million by 2034 if the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of this year, according to the CBO. #ProtectMedicaid

Medicaid provides essential health coverage to people across the country, including those with cancer. Any cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of cancer patients. Ed Markey, can I count on you to oppose cuts & #ProtectMedicaid?

Medicaid provides essential health coverage to people across the country, including those with cancer. Any cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of cancer patients. @senwarren, can I count on you to oppose cuts & #ProtectMedicaid?

Medicaid provides essential health coverage to people across the country, including those with cancer. Any cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of cancer patients. Rep. Jake Auchincloss 🟧, can I count on you to oppose cuts & #ProtectMedicaid?

Black women deserve better outcomes. Let’s change the numbers — together. Tap the link in @OWNYour bio to learn more about #ownyourhealth and VOICES of Black Women with the AmericanCancerSociety  today! 💪🏾 💜

Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer. Ted Koppel talks with cancer patients taking part in clinical trials for treatments and vaccines,

"No one is safe from the life-threatening harms this bill inflicts, not even cancer patients. It will increase health care costs for everyone, increase medical debt for families already struggling and undo decades of progress in improving cancer outcomes." -Lisa Lacasse (2/2)