American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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- Have you seen @americancancersoc.bsky.social's Cancer Facts & Figures 2026 report? Get key stats on cancer incidence, survival, and death rates as well as info on cancer symptoms, prevention, early detection, treatment, and so much more. #WorldCancerDay
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- Congress just passed the most impactful cancer-fighting bill in years thanks to advocates like you who refused to back down! Your advocacy made a difference. This bill means more people can be screened for #cancer earlier, get treatment sooner & have a better chance to survive & thrive. Thank you ❤️
- URGENT: U.S. Senators are expected to vote *today* on a critical bill that, if passed, will be the most impactful cancer-fighting bill Congress has approved in years. Send a message to your Senators now and urge them to vote YES on this bill to help save more lives from #cancer.
- For our January Volunteer Spotlight, we’re thrilled to highlight Samantha Gonzales-Russell, ACT Lead with ACS CAN Nevada. As a 3x time #CervicalCancer survivor, Samantha is excited to help share @americancancersoc.bsky.social new guidelines on self-collection for cervical cancer screenings!
- The House just voted YES on the spending bill! Grateful to lawmakers for advancing a powerful package that supports #CancerResearch and prevention through funding for the NIH, the NCI + more, and #EarlyDetection through the #MCEDAct. The bill now goes to the Senate for a vote next week.
- The House is expected to vote on a spending bill this week that brings us closer to new treatments, earlier detection & more lives saved from cancer. But only if lawmakers follow through. Send a message to your Representative now urging them to pass this bill ⬇️ Make sure they know where you stand!
- Thank you to the Congressional Appropriations Committees for championing #CancerResearch in the FY26 year-end bill! We’re also grateful to the lead sponsors of the #MCEDAct, included in the bill. We urge Congress to pass this package to support early detection and accelerate lifesaving cures.
- We gathered cancer advocates nationwide to share their hope for the future of cancer cures. These hopes can become a reality via #CancerResearch. That’s why we need Congress to act. Send a message urging them to prioritize lifesaving cancer research in the spending bill: go.fightcancer.org/4qqhK7W
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- Falling? Optional. Funding cancer research? Essential. #ProtectCancerCures #CancerAdvocacy #CancerResearch #TrustFall
- Over 50,000 people have signed our petition in support of #CancerResearch funding. ACS CAN volunteers delivered petitions to lawmakers at their local offices & shared why this funding matters. Congress must pass a full-year spending bill that protects & increases cancer research & prevention funding
- The FDA’s recent issuance of marketing orders for six nicotine pouches, including four flavored products, under its new pilot program, directly undermines our nation’s goal of protecting young people from addictive and harmful tobacco products. (1/3)
- Every breakthrough in cancer treatment and prevention has started with federal funding. We can't jeopardize progress and undermine decades of momentum. Today, cancer advocates are coming together to urge their Senators to pass a full-year spending bill to #ProtectCancerCures.
- Enhanced health care tax credits lower the cost of health insurance for 20 million+ Americans, but they will expire at the end of the year. If Congress doesn’t act soon, more than 4 million people—including cancer patients—will lose health coverage, and costs will skyrocket. #HealthNotHikes
- For our December Volunteer Spotlight, we're thrilled to highlight Tammy Moyle, State Lead Ambassador for ACS CAN Nevada. She has helped build an involved team in Nevada, leading volunteers who worked hard all year to advocate for affordable health care & increased cancer research.
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- ⚠️ On Jan. 1, millions of people in the U.S. will face skyrocketing health care costs. Monthly premiums could double or triple. Many cancer patients may no longer be able to afford their care. We can stop this. Call your members of Congress & urge them to extend the enhanced health care tax credits.
- The U.S. House has unanimously passed the Mikaela Naylon #GiveKidsAChanceAct, legislation that will accelerate pediatric cancer treatments & expand access to life-saving therapies for children battling rare diseases. ACS CAN urges the Senate to swiftly pass this bill.
- Your gift to ACS CAN this #GivingTuesday isn’t just a donation—it’s a spark that fuels change in the fight against cancer. Today, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $30,000, doubling your impact when it matters most. Together, we can turn the tide and help save lives from cancer.
- After the longest government shutdown in history, Congress is back at work negotiating its next spending bill. Let's remind them of what matters: funding the research & prevention that saves lives from cancer. Send a message urging them to protect & increase funding for lifesaving #CancerResearch.
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- 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.
- If the enhanced health care tax credits expire, more than 20 million people in America will face surging health care costs, and 4.2 million will be priced out of health insurance. Send a message now urging Congress to help keep #HealthInsurance within reach by extending health care #TaxCredits.
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- #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)
- On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the histories, cultures & contributions of Indigenous peoples. Despite significant challenges throughout history, American Indian & Alaska Native tribal gov'ts have survived, & communities continue to work toward preserving their heritage & advancing equity. (1/3)
- New paper via @universitypress.cambridge.org finds travel distance to NCI-funded sites remains barrier for patients to participate in #ClinicalTrials or research. The number of people w/o access could be reduced from 17% to 1.6% if NCI funding was provided to currently unsupported cancer facilities.
- 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.
- 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
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- Pleased to see POTUS' commitment to pediatric #CancerResearch. Federal investment is especially crucial to progress in #ChildhoodCancer. This increased funding for childhood cancer data intiatives is an example of the type of critical research that can be done with increased funding for NIH.
- For our September Volunteer Spotlight, we’re thrilled to highlight Sahil Mehta, Legislative Ambassador with ACS CAN California! Sahil’s advocacy this year led to a big legislative win for #ChildhoodCancerResearch. Read more about Sahil’s story here: www.fightcancer.org/news/high-sc...
- We look forward to working with the National Cancer Institute's new director, Dr. Anthony Letai, to end cancer as we know it for everyone by prioritizing effective, transparent and evidence-based #CancerResearch infrastructure and processes that can speed up progress in the fight against cancer.
- Millions can afford health insurance thanks to health care #TaxCredits. But these are set to expire at the end of 2025—unless Congress votes to renew them. Without the health care tax credits, working families & patients could face crushing hikes in costs. Urge Congress to extend them now ⬇️
- 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
- Hundreds of cancer advocates gathered together last week during #CancerLobbyDay to send a powerful message to Congress: #CancerResearch funding is non-negotiable. Watch this recap video and send a message to Congress urging them to pass a spending bill that increases funding to #ProtectCancerCures.
- Thrilled to see the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advance the #GiveKidsAChanceAct. Thank you for your leadership on behalf of children with cancer. We urge the full House to pass this bill without delay. #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth www.fightcancer.org/policy-resou...
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- 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
- This is your last chance to potentially have your #LightsOfHope tributes included in tomorrow's Hope Walk! Just donate by midnight tonight. We want you to be part of this incredible, emotional, impactful event before time runs out:
- During #CancerLobbyDay, hundreds of our passionate volunteers work tirelessly to push for cancer-fighting policies that support patients, survivors, and their families. We can’t wait for our advocates to arrive in Washington, D.C. this weekend! youtu.be/IM1C56ehgn4?feature…
- 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
- #LightsOfHope is your opportunity to honor a loved one whose life was touched by cancer. These bags are powerful visual reminders to Congress that they have a vital role to play in the fight against cancer. Will you donate today? act.fightcancer.org/a/2025-light...
- Today the House Appropriations Committee will consider the draft FY26 appropriations bill—approved on Sept. 2 by the LHHS Subcommittee—which includes an increase in funding for #CancerResearch as well as #CancerPrevention and control programs.
- Federal funding for cancer research is at risk. Members of Congress need to be reminded that this funding isn’t just numbers on a page—it’s about real lives. From patients to survivors, researchers to caregivers, see the stories of those impacted by #CancerResearch ⬇️
- Nearly 750 cancer advocates are heading to Washington, D.C. on September 14! Find out how their participation in #CancerLobbyDay will move the needle in our fight against cancer. www.fightcancer.org/news/nearly-...
- 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)
- Congress has just weeks to pass a bill to continue funding the gov't. Funding for vital cancer research & prevention programs is at risk. Watch this video to learn why sustained investment in research is critical. Then, send a message to your members of Congress & urge them to #ProtectCancerCures:
