ACS CAN advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. Nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of @AmericanCancer.
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⭐ November Volunteer Spotlight: Celena Donahue, Ambassador Constituent Team Lead with @ACSCANCA
Celena is also a member of our Indigenous Volunteer Voices affinity group & @AmericanCancer's Health Equity Ambassador Program, providing outreach & education to her community. #NAHM
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Attacks on #CancerResearch threaten to let politics influence which research gets funding to move forward.
Congress has just a few weeks to pass a year-end budget. Urge them to increase #CancerResearch funding & protect it from political interference ⬇️ act.fightcancer.org/a/help-p…
Who gets access to clinical research? On Nov. 19, join @ForeignPolicy & @AstraZeneca for a virtual discussion on how geography, healthcare infrastructure, and community conditions shape participation in #ClinicalTrials—and how to expand access.
Register: foreignpolicy.com/events/the…
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Angie Evans sat down for an eye opening converstation with Brad Ryckman, an advocate with @ACSCAN. Hear about his personal journey, as well as how the @AmericanCancer helps our community and our government when it comes to cancer advocacy. @953CFXRadio wcfx.com/podcasts/angies-com…
This #election year, no matter who you voted for, #CancerVotes advocates had something in common—you used your voice to make an impact.
Because of you, candidates heard about the need to make cancer a priority & the issues that affect patients, survivors, caregivers, & families.
Don't forget to RSVP for our virtual #CancerVotes event: #2026Election Results & What's Next In the Fight Against Cancer
🗓️ Nov. 12, 8-9 pm ET | 5-6 pm PT
Join us to discuss how we’ll engage newly elected officials on our cancer priorities ➡️ act.fightcancer.org/a/2026-e…
Family, community, and trusted care teams all have a place in supporting Native people affected by cancer.
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we're excited to partner with @NCUIH_Official to highlight Native perspectives on #CancerCare that respect culture and connection. #NAHM
Who’s in your circle? This Native American Heritage Month, explore Keep Your Circle Strong with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (@ACSCAN) and share Native perspectives on cancer care:
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It’s finally #ElectionDay! 🗳️ Today is your last chance to help make cancer a priority for lawmakers through #CancerVotes.
If you still need to cast your ballot, make sure you have a plan to vote. See if your candidates have signed the Cancer Promise ⬇️ fightcancer.org/everything-y…
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In our #NORDSummit panel, Closing the Access Gap in Precision Oncology, our panelists highlighted the power that #biomarker testing has for #cancer patients and how too many people lack access to it. The science is already here, the problem is affordability and access.
NJ State Senator @Troy4NJ7 explained how #NewJersey passed a law requiring #HealthInsurance coverage for biomarker testing. This must be a #HealthEquity model for other states to follow, and about half of states so far have.
Thank you to our panelists from @ChildrensNatl, @ACSCAN and moderator Jim Palma of @TargetCancer
ALT Quote from Hilary Gee Goeckner of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network at the 2026 NORD Breakthrough Summit: "Biomarker testing is the key that unlocks access to precision medicine: better understanding of your diagnosis, your prognosis, and what treatments are available. And unfortunately, we see a lot of the same disparities that we see across the healthcare system in access to biomarker testing."
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
It’s Election Day! @ACSCAN volunteers have worked hard to get candidates on the record about important cancer issues via #CancerVotes. Check out which candidates have signed today: cancervotes.org/cancerpromis…
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Schaler and Bogdan, two @acscan #CancerVotes volunteers, hosted a debate watch party last night to hear #Iowa's gubernatorial candidates discuss issues impacting our state, including cancer. We're proud of advocates who stay engaged, stay informed, and make their voices heard.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Advances in precision #oncology are creating new opportunities for people living with rare #cancer, but access to biomarker testing remains uneven in many states.
Yesterday's #NORDSummit panel on Closing the Gap in Precision Oncology with @ACSCAN, @ChildrensNatl, and NJ Senator Troy Singleton (@Troy4NJ7) explored the policy solutions and patient advocacy needed to expand equitable access to testing.
#HealthEquity #biomarkers
Today @FDA authorized 24 new flavored nicotine pouches. This brings the 5-year total to 89 new flavored tobacco products, continuing to allow for more marketing of addictive products that appeal to kids.
FDA: Stop letting Big Tobacco run up the scoreboard. Protect public health.
Since 2021, the @FDA has authorized 65 new flavored tobacco products—including e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches that appeal to kids.
That’s 65 times @FDATobacco has put Big Tobacco’s profits ahead of protecting kids. We’re keeping score.
👻 Does calling your lawmakers sound scary? We promise, it's not!
🎃 This spooky season, see how easy it is to make your voice heard and advocate for policies that support cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
📞 Watch now and get ready to make the call!
⏱️ #ElectionDay is almost here. Before you vote, check your ballot to see which candidates have signed the #CancerPromise and pledged to make cancer a national priority. Find your ballot ⬇️
#CancerVotes
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Since 2021, the @FDA has authorized 65 new flavored tobacco products—including e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches that appeal to kids.
That’s 65 times @FDATobacco has put Big Tobacco’s profits ahead of protecting kids. We’re keeping score.
In the United States, one-third of all cancer deaths are a result of tobacco use.
Sign the petition to urge lawmakers to put the health of the public and young people first: act.fightcancer.org/a/urge-l…
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Thank you, @stefanyshaheen, for meeting with
@ACSCAN #CancerVotes volunteers to discuss #cancer policy priorities and the needs of NH's cancer community. Conversations like these help ensure the voices of patients, survivors, and caregivers are heard this #election season.
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Thank you @MaggieG603 for signing @ACSCAN’s #CancerPromise! By pledging to support cancer research, affordable health care, and cancer prevention and early detection, you’re pledging to save lives from cancer. #CancerVotes
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Thank you @JanelleStelson for signing the @ACSCAN #CancerPromise! I would like to encourage @PatriotsPerry to join them in signing to pledge support for cancer research, affordable health care, and more if elected. fightcancer.org/2026-cancer-…
