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📍Washington, D.C. and nationwide
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📍Washington, D.C. and nationwide
The #MCEDAct hit 400 cosponsors today!
As the most-supported bill in Congress, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to get this important legislation over the finish line. 💪
If passed, it could help innovative cancer #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
As the most-supported bill in Congress, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to get this important legislation over the finish line. 💪
If passed, it could help innovative cancer #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The #MCEDAct hit 400 cosponsors today!
As the most-supported bill in Congress, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to get this important legislation over the finish line. 💪
If passed, it could help innovative cancer #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
As the most-supported bill in Congress, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to get this important legislation over the finish line. 💪
If passed, it could help innovative cancer #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
During #HispanicHeritageMonth, members worked together to create a video that highlights their shared cultures & how their sense of community influences their advocacy.
We’re so grateful to this affinity group & their work to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. (3/3)
We’re so grateful to this affinity group & their work to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. (3/3)
October 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
During #HispanicHeritageMonth, members worked together to create a video that highlights their shared cultures & how their sense of community influences their advocacy.
We’re so grateful to this affinity group & their work to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. (3/3)
We’re so grateful to this affinity group & their work to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. (3/3)
#HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity to highlight the ACSí Se Puede Hispanic/Latino Advocacy Alliance, one of ACS CAN’s six volunteer affinity groups! This incredible group of volunteers is persistently working to reduce cancer disparities in their communities. (1/3)
October 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity to highlight the ACSí Se Puede Hispanic/Latino Advocacy Alliance, one of ACS CAN’s six volunteer affinity groups! This incredible group of volunteers is persistently working to reduce cancer disparities in their communities. (1/3)
We're celebrating an incredible milestone: the #MCEDAct is now the most-supported bill in Congress!
If passed, it could help #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
With 386 cosponsors across the House and Senate, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to pass this bill.
If passed, it could help #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
With 386 cosponsors across the House and Senate, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to pass this bill.
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We're celebrating an incredible milestone: the #MCEDAct is now the most-supported bill in Congress!
If passed, it could help #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
With 386 cosponsors across the House and Senate, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to pass this bill.
If passed, it could help #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
With 386 cosponsors across the House and Senate, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to pass this bill.
Corinne is still waiting for a cure. #CancerResearch has kept her alive and thriving for 10 years, but she needs it to continue.
See the stories of people from across the country who have been impacted by cancer research—people like Corinne—and share them today: go.fightcancer.org/4nKx7Xp
See the stories of people from across the country who have been impacted by cancer research—people like Corinne—and share them today: go.fightcancer.org/4nKx7Xp
October 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Corinne is still waiting for a cure. #CancerResearch has kept her alive and thriving for 10 years, but she needs it to continue.
See the stories of people from across the country who have been impacted by cancer research—people like Corinne—and share them today: go.fightcancer.org/4nKx7Xp
See the stories of people from across the country who have been impacted by cancer research—people like Corinne—and share them today: go.fightcancer.org/4nKx7Xp
Cancer research is critical to ensure more people can prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Scientific advancements are necessary to develop new treatments and improve outcomes.
That’s why we continue to advocate for increased federal funding for cancer research. #WorldCancerResearchDay
That’s why we continue to advocate for increased federal funding for cancer research. #WorldCancerResearchDay
September 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Cancer research is critical to ensure more people can prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Scientific advancements are necessary to develop new treatments and improve outcomes.
That’s why we continue to advocate for increased federal funding for cancer research. #WorldCancerResearchDay
That’s why we continue to advocate for increased federal funding for cancer research. #WorldCancerResearchDay
Have you seen our Virtual Silent Auction for #CancerLobbyDay? Get your bids in by 8:40pm ET *tonight* before it closes! Proceeds go towards continuing our mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
September 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Have you seen our Virtual Silent Auction for #CancerLobbyDay? Get your bids in by 8:40pm ET *tonight* before it closes! Proceeds go towards continuing our mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
Our Virtual Silent Auction is live! Each item was donated by a staff member or volunteer, so don’t miss the opportunity to win something special. All proceeds go towards continuing our mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
#CancerLobbyDay
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
#CancerLobbyDay
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our Virtual Silent Auction is live! Each item was donated by a staff member or volunteer, so don’t miss the opportunity to win something special. All proceeds go towards continuing our mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
#CancerLobbyDay
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
#CancerLobbyDay
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
#MCED tests could help give more people a better chance to survive and thrive.
Share this post to help spread the word about this incredible advancement. We’ll share more soon about how Congress can play a role in making sure these tests reach the people who need them most. (2/2)
Share this post to help spread the word about this incredible advancement. We’ll share more soon about how Congress can play a role in making sure these tests reach the people who need them most. (2/2)
September 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#MCED tests could help give more people a better chance to survive and thrive.
Share this post to help spread the word about this incredible advancement. We’ll share more soon about how Congress can play a role in making sure these tests reach the people who need them most. (2/2)
Share this post to help spread the word about this incredible advancement. We’ll share more soon about how Congress can play a role in making sure these tests reach the people who need them most. (2/2)
Did you know that scientists are developing new, simple blood tests that will screen for dozens of cancers at once?
Diagnosing cancer early, when it’s easier to treat, can save lives. That’s why these multi-cancer early detection (#MCED) tests hold so much promise. (1/2)
Diagnosing cancer early, when it’s easier to treat, can save lives. That’s why these multi-cancer early detection (#MCED) tests hold so much promise. (1/2)
September 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Did you know that scientists are developing new, simple blood tests that will screen for dozens of cancers at once?
Diagnosing cancer early, when it’s easier to treat, can save lives. That’s why these multi-cancer early detection (#MCED) tests hold so much promise. (1/2)
Diagnosing cancer early, when it’s easier to treat, can save lives. That’s why these multi-cancer early detection (#MCED) tests hold so much promise. (1/2)
Today is the 60th anniversary of the #MedicareAndMedicaidAct. This landmark bill helps ensure millions of seniors and individuals with lower and limited incomes have access to essential health care, including cancer screenings. (1/2)
July 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Today is the 60th anniversary of the #MedicareAndMedicaidAct. This landmark bill helps ensure millions of seniors and individuals with lower and limited incomes have access to essential health care, including cancer screenings. (1/2)
“Our voices matter! It’s not only our right—but our responsibility—to speak up about health care. Advocacy allows us to stand together and demand the care and support that every patient deserves. The fight isn’t over, and I’ll continue raising my voice until it is.” (3/3)
July 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“Our voices matter! It’s not only our right—but our responsibility—to speak up about health care. Advocacy allows us to stand together and demand the care and support that every patient deserves. The fight isn’t over, and I’ll continue raising my voice until it is.” (3/3)
Kim worked with her volunteer team in Arizona to meet with their congressman and present his office with petition signatures from Arizonians calling for Medicaid protection. “We felt truly heard—and hopeful that our voices could help protect essential health care access." (2/3)
July 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Kim worked with her volunteer team in Arizona to meet with their congressman and present his office with petition signatures from Arizonians calling for Medicaid protection. “We felt truly heard—and hopeful that our voices could help protect essential health care access." (2/3)
For our July Volunteer Spotlight, we are thrilled to highlight Kim Adair, Legislative Ambassador with ACS CAN Arizona and a #ColorectalCancer survivor! Kim learned about ACS CAN in Colorado from a friend, who passed away from cancer. Kim now volunteers in her memory. (1/3)
July 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
For our July Volunteer Spotlight, we are thrilled to highlight Kim Adair, Legislative Ambassador with ACS CAN Arizona and a #ColorectalCancer survivor! Kim learned about ACS CAN in Colorado from a friend, who passed away from cancer. Kim now volunteers in her memory. (1/3)
Have you been impacted by #cancer?
Please take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey, which explores issues like cancer treatments and how they come to market, drug shortages, new therapies, and what role AI should play.
➡️ Sign up today: americancancersociety.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qweb...
Please take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey, which explores issues like cancer treatments and how they come to market, drug shortages, new therapies, and what role AI should play.
➡️ Sign up today: americancancersociety.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qweb...
July 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Have you been impacted by #cancer?
Please take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey, which explores issues like cancer treatments and how they come to market, drug shortages, new therapies, and what role AI should play.
➡️ Sign up today: americancancersociety.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qweb...
Please take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey, which explores issues like cancer treatments and how they come to market, drug shortages, new therapies, and what role AI should play.
➡️ Sign up today: americancancersociety.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qweb...
The day is almost over, but your impact doesn’t have to be. #OneDayOneMission ends at midnight.
Please make your gift now and help save lives from cancer through advocacy.
Thank you for everything you do in the fight against cancer! act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
Please make your gift now and help save lives from cancer through advocacy.
Thank you for everything you do in the fight against cancer! act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
July 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The day is almost over, but your impact doesn’t have to be. #OneDayOneMission ends at midnight.
Please make your gift now and help save lives from cancer through advocacy.
Thank you for everything you do in the fight against cancer! act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
Please make your gift now and help save lives from cancer through advocacy.
Thank you for everything you do in the fight against cancer! act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
We’re more than halfway through #OneDayOneMission! Every dollar raised fuels advocacy that drives real change for cancer patients.
If you’ve been waiting to give, please don’t delay any longer.
Be a part of this important moment and make your gift now: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
If you’ve been waiting to give, please don’t delay any longer.
Be a part of this important moment and make your gift now: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
July 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We’re more than halfway through #OneDayOneMission! Every dollar raised fuels advocacy that drives real change for cancer patients.
If you’ve been waiting to give, please don’t delay any longer.
Be a part of this important moment and make your gift now: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
If you’ve been waiting to give, please don’t delay any longer.
Be a part of this important moment and make your gift now: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
People across the country are uniting for #OneDayOneMission.
They’re coming together to help make sure people get the screenings, care, and research breakthroughs they need to survive a cancer diagnosis and thrive.
Can we count on your support? ➡️ act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
They’re coming together to help make sure people get the screenings, care, and research breakthroughs they need to survive a cancer diagnosis and thrive.
Can we count on your support? ➡️ act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
July 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
People across the country are uniting for #OneDayOneMission.
They’re coming together to help make sure people get the screenings, care, and research breakthroughs they need to survive a cancer diagnosis and thrive.
Can we count on your support? ➡️ act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
They’re coming together to help make sure people get the screenings, care, and research breakthroughs they need to survive a cancer diagnosis and thrive.
Can we count on your support? ➡️ act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
There’s still time to make an impact during #OneDayOneMission!
Your donation helps protect cancer patients’ access to care, drive research funding, and push innovation forward. But we can’t do it alone.
Help us keep the momentum going and donate today: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
Your donation helps protect cancer patients’ access to care, drive research funding, and push innovation forward. But we can’t do it alone.
Help us keep the momentum going and donate today: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
July 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
There’s still time to make an impact during #OneDayOneMission!
Your donation helps protect cancer patients’ access to care, drive research funding, and push innovation forward. But we can’t do it alone.
Help us keep the momentum going and donate today: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
Your donation helps protect cancer patients’ access to care, drive research funding, and push innovation forward. But we can’t do it alone.
Help us keep the momentum going and donate today: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
Today is #OneDayOneMission — our 24-hour giving challenge to save lives from cancer through advocacy.
We all know someone whose life has been forever changed by cancer. Today is for them.
💪 Make your gift: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
We all know someone whose life has been forever changed by cancer. Today is for them.
💪 Make your gift: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
July 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today is #OneDayOneMission — our 24-hour giving challenge to save lives from cancer through advocacy.
We all know someone whose life has been forever changed by cancer. Today is for them.
💪 Make your gift: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
We all know someone whose life has been forever changed by cancer. Today is for them.
💪 Make your gift: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
ICYMI: ACS CAN & @patientqol.bsky.social advocates traveled to D.C. for #PQLCLobbyDay to meet with lawmakers and ask them to cosponsor #PCHETA. This important bill will advance #PalliativeCare education, awareness & research and improve quality of care & life for millions of patients. (1/2)
July 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
ICYMI: ACS CAN & @patientqol.bsky.social advocates traveled to D.C. for #PQLCLobbyDay to meet with lawmakers and ask them to cosponsor #PCHETA. This important bill will advance #PalliativeCare education, awareness & research and improve quality of care & life for millions of patients. (1/2)
Unless Congress extends the enhanced premium tax credits, more than 24 million people with Marketplace plans will face higher health insurance costs.
And 4.2 million people, many with serious illnesses like cancer, will be left uninsured.
Please share to spread the word. (2/2)
And 4.2 million people, many with serious illnesses like cancer, will be left uninsured.
Please share to spread the word. (2/2)
July 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Unless Congress extends the enhanced premium tax credits, more than 24 million people with Marketplace plans will face higher health insurance costs.
And 4.2 million people, many with serious illnesses like cancer, will be left uninsured.
Please share to spread the word. (2/2)
And 4.2 million people, many with serious illnesses like cancer, will be left uninsured.
Please share to spread the word. (2/2)
Right now, Congress has just months to act, or health insurance will get more expensive for millions of people. (1/2)
July 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Right now, Congress has just months to act, or health insurance will get more expensive for millions of people. (1/2)
As June ends, we're looking back on the 27 Pride events across 24 states & D.C. that our staff & volunteers attended (with more to come later in the year)!
ACS CAN celebrates Pride year-round, not just through parades & festivals, but through advocacy & action.
Happy #Pride!🏳️🌈
ACS CAN celebrates Pride year-round, not just through parades & festivals, but through advocacy & action.
Happy #Pride!🏳️🌈
June 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
As June ends, we're looking back on the 27 Pride events across 24 states & D.C. that our staff & volunteers attended (with more to come later in the year)!
ACS CAN celebrates Pride year-round, not just through parades & festivals, but through advocacy & action.
Happy #Pride!🏳️🌈
ACS CAN celebrates Pride year-round, not just through parades & festivals, but through advocacy & action.
Happy #Pride!🏳️🌈
In a victory for the fight against cancer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the ACA's provision that requires most private insurers cover lifesaving preventive care services without cost sharing. ACS CAN led 32 partner organizations in applauding the decision: www.fightcancer.org/releases/mor...
June 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In a victory for the fight against cancer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the ACA's provision that requires most private insurers cover lifesaving preventive care services without cost sharing. ACS CAN led 32 partner organizations in applauding the decision: www.fightcancer.org/releases/mor...