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Welcome to ACS CAN's updates section.  Here you will find updates on ACS CAN's priority issues, volunteer stories, expert opinions and the latest information about our work to make cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Advocates are making the fight against cancer an election issue in 2024

September 6, 2024

Did you know that the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections in November will have an impact on the fight against cancer? Many important decisions about cancer are made by elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels. These lawmakers vote on policies that will impact

Advocates are making the fight against cancer an election issue in 2024 - copy 1

September 6, 2024

Did you know that the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections in November will have an impact on the fight against cancer? Many important decisions about cancer are made by elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels. These lawmakers vote on policies that will impact

Advocates are making the fight against cancer an election issue in 2024 - copy 2

September 6, 2024

Did you know that the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections in November will have an impact on the fight against cancer? Many important decisions about cancer are made by elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels. These lawmakers vote on policies that will impact

Our conversation with Brad Loos, the father of Rhyan, a two-time childhood cancer survivor

February 26, 2024

"It’s A Bomb That’s Dropped On You." Our conversation with Brad Loos, the father of Rhyan, a two-time childhood cancer survivor "Rhyan went from playing in the cul-de-sac to having stage four cancer in 48 hours." It's a situation that so many parents of childhood cancer patients can

ACS CAN joined patient groups in a press release expressing concern that the initial decision in Braidwood could undermine access to preventive services.

September 8, 2022
National

The ruling on September 7 by a federal district judge in Texas could significantly undermine access to required cost-free coverage for preventive services in the Affordable Care Act as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Individuals wi

U.S. District Court Ruling Jeopardizes Access to Proven, Life-Saving Cancer Screenings

September 7, 2022
National

Today U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor issued a ruling that may lead Affordable Care Act-compliant health plans to deny coverage for or reinstate cost-sharing for certain preventive health services.

Congress passes a bill to make health care more affordable for millions of cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones.

August 5, 2022

ACS CAN volunteers sent tens of thousands of messages to members of Congress, posted to social media, and made phone calls--and it made a difference. Thank you for your hard work to make this happen! We applaud Congress for taking this important step to address affordability in Medicare and Marketplace

New Survey Shows Voters Are Struggling with Inflation, Negatively Impacted by High Healthcare Costs, and Supportive of Policies that Expand Affordable Health Coverage.

August 4, 2022

July 2022 – A new survey sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) finds many voters are tired of “just getting by” and worried about inflation and rising costs, including healthcare costs.1 Half of voters say they are putting off medical care or making other sacrifices

Rhode Island Senate Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing

May 19, 2022

Today, the Rhode Island Senate passed legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it.