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May 8, 2025, 06:56 | Blog
Jennifer Bires: Medicaid is More Than Just Coverage - It’s a Lifeline
Jennifer Bires, Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar…
May 8, 2025, 03:01 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Celebrating advocacy leadership and progress at SLA Summit 2025
Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on…
May 4, 2025, 01:06 | Blog
Protect cancer research programs at HHS – ACS CAN urges reversal of FY26 budget cuts
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Today the…
May 3, 2025, 11:33 | Blog
Lisa A Lacasse: ACS CAN Calls on the president for Reversal of HHS Cuts Impacting Cancer Research
Lisa A Lacasse, President at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on…
May 2, 2025, 20:07 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Thanking Senators and Volunteers for Their Leadership in Advancing Cancer Research Funding
Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on…
Apr 30, 2025, 20:42 | Blog
Yesterday the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act was introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared on LinkedIn: "Yesterday the Access to…
Apr 24, 2025, 14:43 | Blog
ACS CAN recognizes Ian Padykula for cancer advocacy during National Volunteer Week
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: “For our…
Apr 22, 2025, 21:06 | Blog
Our volunteers are the most important part of ACS CAN - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "It's National…
Apr 22, 2025, 17:11 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: We’re able to elevate the patient voice in the fight against cancer at every level of government
Lisa A. Lacasse, President at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared American Cancer Society…
Apr 18, 2025, 12:24 | Societies
Giving Week 2025: There’s still time to activate or renew your ACS CAN membership
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "There’s still…
Apr 13, 2025, 12:50 | Blog
Douglas Flora: While we continue to fight for public investment, we must also look to other champions
Douglas Flora, Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, shared a post…
Apr 6, 2025, 15:26 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: It’s been a little over a week since we celebrated the life of my dear friend, Keysha Brooks-Coley
Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on…
Apr 3, 2025, 08:56 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: ACS CAN calls on the administration to ensure sustained investment in tobacco control initiatives
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared…
Apr 1, 2025, 07:58 | Blog
Significant HHS Workforce Reduction and Restructuring Threaten the Nation’s Fight Against Cancer - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Today, the…
Mar 29, 2025, 09:26 | Blog
ACS CAN - The Facts about Medicaid and Cancer
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) posted on X: "It’s a fact: Medicaid…
Mar 28, 2025, 07:17 | Insight
The U.S. House of Representatives introduced the SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025 - ACS CAN
Lisa A. Lacasse, President at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post by…
Mar 25, 2025, 11:38 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Celebrating ACS CAN's 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared…
Mar 24, 2025, 10:14 | Blog
One of the greatest champions in the cancer fight, Rep. Nita Lowey, has passed away - ACS CAN New York
ACS CAN New York shared a post on X: "American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network…
Mar 19, 2025, 12:34 | Blog
Alex Wiles-Fresquez: Cuts to Medicaid would be devastating to cancer survivors and patients
Alex Wiles-Fresquez, Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN),…
Mar 15, 2025, 15:59 | Positive
Uniting to end cancer: cross-sector collaboration for health equity - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Outdoing cancer…
Mar 14, 2025, 17:49 | Blog
Alliance for Breast Cancer Policy: Improving breast cancer care - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on X: "We're excited…
Mar 12, 2025, 15:31 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Over 2 million people in America expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025
Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on…
Mar 9, 2025, 11:13 | Blog
Alique Topalian: Advocates urge Congress to prioritize the needs of children with cancer
Alique Topalian, Research Scientist of Survivorship and Supportive Services at University of Cincinnati Cancer Center,…
Mar 6, 2025, 08:52 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Progress in Survival Thanks to Investments in Research
Lisa Lacasse, President of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on LinkedIn:…
Mar 6, 2025, 08:24 | Blog
Karen Knudsen: Closing a wonderful era for me in leading American Cancer Society
Karen Knudsen, Executive Strategic Advisor and Immediate Past CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS),…
Mar 3, 2025, 15:39 | Blog
Alique Topalian: Proud to join with the Alliance for Childhood Cancer and ACS CAN for Action Days 2025
Alique Topalian, Research Scientist of Survivorship and Supportive Services at University of Cincinnati Cancer Center,…
Mar 3, 2025, 09:20 | Blog
House of Representatives voted to advance a budget resolution to cut at least $880 billion in costs - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "This week,…
Feb 26, 2025, 09:46 | Blog
Cuts to Medicaid need to be off the table - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "The U.S.…
Feb 25, 2025, 11:11 | Blog
Cancer affects everyone, but it doesn’t affect everyone equally - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) posted on LinkedIn: "For our February Volunteer…
Feb 24, 2025, 14:51 | Blog
Celebrating the Black Volunteer Caucus - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Have you…
Feb 23, 2025, 15:57 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Cancer mortality rates have dropped for African Americans but disparities remain
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post…
Feb 23, 2025, 11:30 | Blog
Medicaid saves lives every day - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Medicaid saves…
Feb 18, 2025, 14:23 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Having comprehensive, affordable health insurance is a major determining factor in surviving cancer
Lisa Lacasse, President of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on LinkedIn:…
Feb 18, 2025, 14:15 | Blog
Alique Topalian: The biomarker bill has been reintroduced for the third time
Alique Topalian, Research Scientist of Survivorship and Supportive Services at University of Cincinnati Cancer Center,…
Feb 6, 2025, 10:15 | Blog
Improving future equitable access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "The MCEDAct…
Feb 5, 2025, 20:42 | Blog
Action to protect Medicaid - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Medicaid is…
Feb 1, 2025, 18:52 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: ACS CAN supports the PSA Screening for HIM Act
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared…
Jan 30, 2025, 20:44 | Blog
Jim Murphy from ACS CAN California for January Volunteer Spotlight
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "We’re excited…
Jan 30, 2025, 20:44 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Heartbreaking to hear that cancer patients and survivors still face difficult financial decisions
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared…
Jan 17, 2025, 23:58 | Blog
Wayne Frederick: The American Cancer Society's Cancer Facts and Figures 2025 report
American Cancer Society shared a post on LinkedIn:  "The American Cancer Society Cancer Facts &…
Jan 17, 2025, 23:44 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: The American Cancer Society's Cancer Statistics report
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), reshared…
Jan 16, 2025, 16:28 | Insight
ACS CAN Report: High Costs Block Critical Follow-Up Tests for Breast Cancer
A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) reveals troubling…
Jan 12, 2025, 16:31 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Cancer patients should have the right to preserve fertility prior to initiating cancer treatment.
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post by Arif Kamal, on LinkedIn: "We must do better! Proud…
Jan 11, 2025, 21:09 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: ACS CAN's virtual screening of 'Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer'
Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared a…
Jan 9, 2025, 04:09 | Societies
The Patient Support Pillar 2023 Impact Report of American Cancer Society
 Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, shared a post on LinkedIn:…
Jan 7, 2025, 11:44 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: ACS CAN Calls on 119th Congress to Fund Innovation in Cancer Research and Prevention
Lisa A. Lacasse shared on LinkedIn: "This year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network…
Jan 2, 2025, 16:00 | Blog
Another year of making cancer a national priority - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "2025 is here…
Jan 1, 2025, 07:33 | Blog
ACS CAN joins the nation in mourning the loss of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
ACS CAN shared a post on LinkedIn: "We join the nation in mourning the loss…
Dec 12, 2024, 15:49 | Blog
Sara Sahli: Excited to continue advocating for Wisconsinites in 2025
Sara Sahli, Director Of Government Relations at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a…
Dec 7, 2024, 00:55 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Your generosity supports our fight against cancer
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared a…
Dec 5, 2024, 22:59 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Fight cancer and make time
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared a…
Dec 1, 2024, 17:30 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: So much to be thankful for!
Thanksgiving was on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer…
Nov 29, 2024, 19:13 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: 25 Groups Advocate to Preserve LGBTQ+ Patient Protections in U.S. Court
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared…
Nov 29, 2024, 16:30 | Insight
Philip O'Brien: ACS CAN is working to cure cancer as we know it, for everyone
Philip O'Brien, National Board Member at ACS CAN, shared a post on LinkedIn: “We are…
Nov 26, 2024, 16:59 | Blog
Centering the Unique Needs and Experiences of Cancer Patients No Matter the Political Environment - BrightEdge - ACS
BrightEdge - American Cancer Society shared a post on LinkedIn: "President of our nonpartisan advocacy affiliate…
Nov 26, 2024, 11:17 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Advancing Equitable Access to Cancer Navigation Services
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, posted on LinkedIn:…
Nov 26, 2024, 09:26 | Blog
OncoInfluencers to Follow on Social Media: Lisa A. Lacasse
We’re excited to feature Lisa A. Lacasse, a distinguished leader in healthcare advocacy, as our…
Nov 24, 2024, 16:40 | Blog
Philip O'Brien on Wisconsin’s health care affordability problem
Philip O'Brien, National Board Member at ACS CAN, shared a post on LinkedIn: "Hope you’ll…
Nov 21, 2024, 12:50 | Blog
Shanthi Sivendran: Honored to Speak on Behalf of the American Cancer Society at the White House today
Shanthi Sivendran, Senior Vice President Cancer Care Support at American Cancer Society and Clinical Associate…
Nov 13, 2024, 08:46 | Blog
Karen Knudsen: Better Together - Partnering to Accelerate Progress against Cancer
Karen Knudsen, Executive Strategic Advisor & Immediate Past CEO, American Cancer Society, shared a post…
Oct 26, 2024, 03:38 | Blog
ACS CAN believes access to affordable healthcare should be top of mind for candidates and voters
ACS CAN shared a post on X: "Thank you KTNV and Shakeria Hawkins for sharing…
Oct 24, 2024, 11:19 | Blog
Karen Knudsen on the power of partnerships in Milken Institute's Power Of Ideas series
Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS), shared on LinkedIn: "In my tenure…
Oct 19, 2024, 17:22 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: ACS CAN is hiring a Vice President for Federal Advocacy and Coalitions
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post on LinkedIn: "I'm pleased to share that the American Cancer…
Oct 19, 2024, 14:43 | Blog
Alissa Crispino: Improving the Cancer Clinical Trial Matching Ecosystem
Alissa Crispino, Senior Vice President, Advocacy Communications and Policy at American Cancer Society Cancer Action…
Oct 16, 2024, 14:29 | Blog
A guide to ensure you are well-prepared for Election Day - ACS CAN
ACS CAN (American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network) shared a post on X: "Election Day is…
Oct 11, 2024, 19:40 | Insight
Lisa Lacasse on how the 2024 election could impact the fight against cancer
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) made the following post on LinkedIn: “At…
Oct 7, 2024, 15:44 | Insight
Wafik S. El-Deiry: Excited about the impact of advocacy work in Rhode Island
Wafik S. El-Deiry posted the following on LinkedIn: “Excited about the impact of advocacy work…
Oct 3, 2024, 17:36 | Blog
Alique Topalian: Sylvania woman advocates for new pathway for cancer detection
Alique Topalian shared a post on LinkedIn: "Thank you to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network…
Oct 3, 2024, 08:42 | Blog
Maria Olson: I am so proud to work and invest in the ACS mission
Maria Olson, Executive Vice President, American Cancer Society, shared the following on LinkedIn: “Extraordinary evening…
Sep 28, 2024, 15:26 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Public policy advocacy is crucial in the fight against cancer
Lisa A. Lacasse shared the following on LinkedIn: “Last week was a powerful reminder of…
Sep 27, 2024, 15:02 | Blog
Alique Topalian: Shared my story and the legislative asks for ACS CAN Cancer Lobby Day
Alique Topalian shared a post on LinkedIn: "Had the opportunity to share my story and the…
Sep 27, 2024, 12:12 | Societies
How the 2024 election could impact the fight against cancer - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared on LinkedIn: “NEW DATE! Tuesday, October…
Sep 24, 2024, 20:47 | Blog
Alique Topalian: Honored to share the stage with such incredible women
Alique Topalian shared a post by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on LinkedIn:…
Sep 24, 2024, 17:24 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Honoring the legacy and contributions of Latino trailblazers during the CHCI Leadership Conference's Gala
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post on LinkedIn: "After what was rewarding start of the…
Sep 22, 2024, 05:20 | Blog
Transition of Leadership at the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) announces that CEO Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD, will transition…
Sep 21, 2024, 17:54 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Thank you Rep. Joyce Beatty for acknowledging the efforts of ACS CAN patients, survivors and families
Lisa A. Lacasse posted the following on LinkedIn: “Thank you Rep. Joyce Beatty for acknowledging…
Sep 19, 2024, 16:08 | Insight
Cancer Lobby Day and Lights Of Hope at ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared on LinkedIn: “Cancer Lobby Day and…
Sep 5, 2024, 19:22 | Blog
Arif Kamal: Cancer is not a red vs. blue issue, it's a human issue
Arif Kamal shared a post on LinkedIn: "On the cusp of a major national election, we…
Sep 2, 2024, 16:56 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Affordable health coverage is one of the top issues regardless of party affiliation
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post on LinkedIn: "New polling from American Cancer Society Cancer…
Aug 24, 2024, 12:29 | Societies
Karen Knudsen: I am incredibly proud of what our team at the American Cancer Society accomplished in 2023
Karen Knudsen shared a post by American Cancer Society on LinkedIn: "I am incredibly proud…
Aug 20, 2024, 12:34 | Insight
Elections have the power to shape the future of health care, especially for those impacted by cancer - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared on LinkedIn: "Elections have the power…
Aug 13, 2024, 13:55 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: ACS CAN urges Congress to pass the Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post by ACS CAN on LinkedIn: "American Cancer Society Cancer…
Aug 4, 2024, 07:29 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: The U.S. Senate Committee approved its draft FY25 appropriations bill
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post on LinkedIn: "This week, the U.S. Senate Committee on…
Aug 3, 2024, 11:53 | Blog
ACS CAN highlights Tracy Steuckrath for July Volunteer Spotlight
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "For our…
Aug 3, 2024, 11:36 | Blog
Rachel Solomon: Highlighting injustice through powerful, authentic, and honest storytelling by Ashley O’Shay
Rachel Solomon, Associate Director of US Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy at Sanofi, shared a post…
Jul 27, 2024, 09:36 | Blog
Karen Knudsen: We are grateful to President Biden for his continued commitment to ending cancer
Karen Knudsen shared a post by Lisa Lacasse, adding: "The Cancer Moonshot is a critical…
Jul 26, 2024, 19:52 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Join ACS CAN for a screening of documentary on the impact of systemic racism on access to care
Lisa Lacasse shared a post on LinkedIn by Lucy Cox-Chapman Dagneau, Senior Director of State…
Jul 26, 2024, 07:30 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Families affected by cancer are grateful to President Biden for a continued commitment to reduce cancer burden
Lisa A. Lacasse shared on LinkedIn: "Families affected by cancer are grateful to President Biden…
Jul 19, 2024, 05:33 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Fourth Chief Patient Officer Summit panel discusses biomarker testing policy
Lisa Lacasse shared a post on LinkedIn: "I had the pleasure of joining Mary Wachter,…
Jul 18, 2024, 22:38 | Blog
Sara Sahli: Thank you Tammy Baldwin for signing the cancer promise
Sara Sahli, Government Relations Director at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post…
Jul 12, 2024, 16:38 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Congress Must Take Action to Address Medical Debt
Lisa A. Lacasse shared on LinkedIn: "Addressing medical debt in the U.S. is crucial to…
Jul 4, 2024, 08:30 | Blog
MCED Screening Coverage Act passed the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means unanimously - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Incredible news:…
Jul 2, 2024, 13:15 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: A major milestone towards Congress passing the bipartisan MCED Act
Lisa A. Lacasse shared on LinkedIn: “We are celebrating some phenomenal wins this week at…
Jun 30, 2024, 04:34 | Positive
Karen Knudsen: Thankful for the incredible partnership with AstraZeneca as we improve lives, together
David Fredrickson, Executive Vice-President of the Oncology Business at AstraZeneca, shared a post on LinkedIn:…
Jun 29, 2024, 08:03 | Blog
Alice Lin Pomponio: A highlight of every year is Research Breakfast gathering at ACS CAN
Alice Lin Pomponio, Managing Director of BrightEdge at American Cancer Society, shared on X:   …
Jun 24, 2024, 10:17 | Blog
Karen Knudsen: American Cancer Society and ACS CAN applaud Fifth Circuit's decision to protect access to preventive services
Karen Knudsen shared a post by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on LinkedIn: "The…
Jun 24, 2024, 07:49 | Blog
Kyla King: 'Player cards' for the leadership team to share what brings us together at ACS CAN
Kyla King, Brand Manager at Green Bay Oncology, shared a post on LinkedIn: "This was a…
Jun 20, 2024, 12:45 | Blog
Philip O'Brien: Proud to serve as National Ambassador for ACS CAN Cancer Votes Campaign
Philip O'Brien, National Board Member at ACS CAN, shared a post on LinkedIn: “Proud to…
Jun 15, 2024, 16:09 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Rewarding experience to spend time with so many of our tireless ACS CAN
Lisa Lacasse shared on LinkedIn: "It was a tremendously rewarding experience to spend valuable quality time…
Jun 15, 2024, 08:36 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Hearing on Combatting the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Lisa Lacasse shared a post by ACS CAN on LinkedIn "Thanks, Chairman Durbin and the…
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