The Health Care Worker Tobacco & Prevention Pulse Survey helps NHMA & @acscan.bsky.social advocate for policies, programs & resources that address tobacco use, improve care access & reduce health disparities. Your contribution can drive real change. Take the survey today: bit.ly/TobaccoPulseSurvey

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🗓️ Don’t miss our virtual #CancerVotes training about how to get candidates in your area on the record about cancer issues! Learn why the 2026 midterm elections are critical to cancer advocacy & receive the tools to successfully bird-dog candidates. RSVP: act.fightcancer.org/a/cancer-vot...

📢 Nearly 5,000 advocates have already spoken up to help more cancer patients participate in clinical trials. 📞 There’s still time to take action. Will you call your senators & urge them to make cancer #ClinicalTrials more accessible? Our tool provides you with a script & everything you need ⬇️

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"According to the survey, three quarters of respondents (75%) said it would be difficult for a cancer patient undergoing treatment to successfully submit paperwork, within a 30-day window, proving their cancer made them unable to work, attend school or volunteer"

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@acscan.bsky.social · 6d ago

On the 61st anniversary of #Medicaid, our latest survey finds nearly all cancer patients and survivors surveyed would not have been able to meet new Medicaid #WorkRequirements, and many report concerns about losing coverage.

Patients with cancer should not have the added burden of ‘work requirements’ while receiving chemotherapy - it’s utterly ridiculous!! @acscan.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@acscan.bsky.social · 6d ago

On the 61st anniversary of #Medicaid, our latest survey finds nearly all cancer patients and survivors surveyed would not have been able to meet new Medicaid #WorkRequirements, and many report concerns about losing coverage.

On the 61st anniversary of #Medicaid, our latest survey finds nearly all cancer patients and survivors surveyed would not have been able to meet new Medicaid #WorkRequirements, and many report concerns about losing coverage.

New Survey Finds Majority of Cancer Survivors Say They Would Not Have Been Able to Meet Work Requirements During Cancer Treatment

According to a new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey, 90% of cancer patients and survivors say their cancer or their care and treatment required them to miss hours of work...

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Once a reluctant Relay for Life participant, the experience carried Wolf from volunteer to @acscan.bsky.social advocate, and now to ACS-funded cancer researcher. 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. Learn more about Dr. Wolf's journey here: www.cancer.org/cancer/lates...

Relay For Life Creates Career Path for Cancer Scientist

A Relay For Life event inspired Cody Wolf, PhD, to pursue cancer research. Today, he's an ACS-funded scientist advancing care.

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Update: The House passed the EARLY Act Reauthorization—which includes the SCREENS for Cancer Act—advancing a critical initiative for breast cancer education, early detection and prevention for women. We call on Congress to work together and get this across the finish line.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@acscan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Yesterday, the EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025 unanimously passed the Senate’s health committee! Enacting this bipartisan legislation could have a critical impact on saving more women’s lives from #BreastCancer and improving their survivorship.

📣 Make your voice heard and rally for change on July 29! You’re invited to the @onenationovercharged.com Virtual Rally. Bring your friends, get inspired, and take action for lower #healthcare costs in your community. ➡️ Sign up today: mobilize.us/s/lNCnDm

Have you been impacted by #cancer? Your voice can make a difference! Sign up to take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey about the impact of cancer on patients’ ability to work ⬇️

Cancer patients and survivors views make a difference!

Do you have five minutes to share your experiences and opinions in our anonymous survey? Results are used to support ACS CAN's advocacy to end the burden of cancer for everyone.

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A new FDA policy allows e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches—including kid-friendly flavors—to be sold without the scientific review and marketing authorization required by law. This threatens our hard-won progress reducing youth tobacco use.

NHMA has proudly signed on to @acscan.bsky.social's CTMA support letter, which aims to improve equal access to clinical trials. Read our statement at bit.ly/NHMACTMA or ACS CAN's official press release below. Want to join the initiative? Sign up for Mi Clínica Mi Comunidad now: bit.ly/MCMCNHMA

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@acscan.bsky.social · 3w ago

Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health & health care professional orgs, including ACS CAN, sent a letter to the Senate declaring their support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which would help remove cost & geographic barriers that keep patients from participating in #ClinicalTrials.

We strongly oppose the Office of Management and Budget's draft rule that could harm patients by reshaping research, education, and public health funding. It will stifle innovation, limit access to proven health interventions, and undermine America's #BiomedicalResearch leadership.

ACS CAN Calls on Administration to Withdraw Rule that Jeopardizes Future of Cancer Research

Today, the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network submitted a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget strongly opposing a proposed rule that would ...

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Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health & health care professional orgs, including ACS CAN, sent a letter to the Senate declaring their support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which would help remove cost & geographic barriers that keep patients from participating in #ClinicalTrials.

Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials

Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health and health care professional organizations sent a letter to the Senate declaring their strong support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440/H.R. ...

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APhA is proud to support the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which would make it easier for patients with cancer to participate in clinical trials by removing cost barriers and allowing more patients to participate remotely.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@acscan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Clinical trials can save lives from cancer. But not everyone can access them. Congress has an opportunity to change this with a new bill. Help us spread the word so more people understand why #ClinicalTrials matter and why we need Congress to pass this legislation.

We are proud supporters of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. Clinical trials can lead to new breakthroughs in cancer treatment, leading to better outcomes for all down the road. Congress can make these trials more accessible for more people. Learn why this bill matters. ⬇️

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@acscan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Clinical trials can save lives from cancer. But not everyone can access them. Congress has an opportunity to change this with a new bill. Help us spread the word so more people understand why #ClinicalTrials matter and why we need Congress to pass this legislation.

This week, AACI joined partners across the cancer community for a One Voice Against Cancer briefing highlighting the impact of federally funded cancer research and the critical role of The NCI. #FundNIH #FundNCI @yalecancer.bsky.social @acscan.bsky.social

Clinical trials save lives, yet not everyone has equal access to them. That's why NHMA has signed on to @acscan.bsky.social's CTMA letter of support and released our own statement. Read our statement: bit.ly/NHMACTMA Sign on to ACS CAN's letter by 7/06: bit.ly/ACSCANSupportLetter

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@acscan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Clinical trials can save lives from cancer. But not everyone can access them. Congress has an opportunity to change this with a new bill. Help us spread the word so more people understand why #ClinicalTrials matter and why we need Congress to pass this legislation.

Urge your lawmakers to help more cancer patients participate in clinical trials @acscan.bsky.social act.fightcancer.org/a/urge-your-...

Watch, Learn, and Send a Message

Send a message to your members of Congress and urge them to pass a bill that will make clinical trials more accessible to people living in rural areas and others who face barriers.

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No one should have to pass up a clinical trial that could save their life because of where they live or how much money they make. That’s why we need Congress to act. 📣 Send a message urging them to help more cancer patients participate in #ClinicalTrials act.fightcancer.org/a/urge-your-...

This bill can help more people access clinical trials

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Big Tobacco has disproportionately targeted the LGBTQ+ community for decades through deceptive marketing, leading to higher rates of tobacco usage & a higher risk of cancer. It’s time to call it out & push for change. 🔁 this video to help advance the fight against cancer.

Happy #Pride! We’re attending 80 events this year, thanks to our amazing volunteers & partner @CheekyCharity. We celebrate Pride year-round, not just through parades & festivals, but via action like advocating for policies to eliminate cancer disparities in the LGBTQ+ community.

24 hours after giving birth, April was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had wanted to have more children, so her oncologist shared a clinical trial that could let her pause her therapy to conceive. #CancerResearch is why she has hope for another child.

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Without the research, where do we go? Where do we end up? I believe, and I feel, that cancer research should continue. It has kept me here. It’s kept patients that I take care of here.

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At just 30 years old, Steven was diagnosed with cancer. He soon found a NIH-supported study increased survival rates for patients with his type of leukemia. It saved his life. Increased #CancerResearch funding is essential to saving more lives like Steven's.

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I have my life today because of an NIH study. There’s no way around the truth that if research funding cuts go through Congress, patients will lose their lives, and families will lose their loved ones...

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Imagine a future where everyone can get the care they need, when they need it. Now, let’s make that happen together. Sign up for @onenationovercharged.com and join the fight to get healthcare right ➡️ https://secure.everyaction.com/aMbJyazA0EK9F_e2uKvYuw2?utm_source=acscan

Yesterday, the EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025 unanimously passed the Senate’s health committee! Enacting this bipartisan legislation could have a critical impact on saving more women’s lives from #BreastCancer and improving their survivorship.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@acscan.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good news: This week, the EARLY Act Reauthorization unanimously passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee! This bill supports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs and services that address the unique needs of young women with or at risk for #BreastCancer.

Clinical trials can save lives from cancer. But not everyone can access them. Congress has an opportunity to change this with a new bill. Help us spread the word so more people understand why #ClinicalTrials matter and why we need Congress to pass this legislation.

The people elected to office this November will make decisions that shape the future of healthcare & cancer research. Whether you’ve voted in every election for years or this is your first time heading to the polls, now is the time to check your voter registration status! Check now ⬇️ #CancerVotes

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