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May 31, 2025, 18:59 | Blog
Working Together with ASCO to Make It Easier for Patients to Access Trusted Cancer Information - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "We’re excited…
May 31, 2025, 18:43 | Blog
Proposed FY26 Budget Cuts Threaten Progress in Cancer Research and Patient Survival - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Today, the…
May 23, 2025, 11:56 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse Condemns House Bill Cutting Medicaid and Jeopardizing Cancer Care Access
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared a…
May 20, 2025, 17:11 | Blog
Pam Traxel: One in Ten Cancer Survivors Rely on Medicaid - Cuts Have Consequences
Pam Traxel, Senior Vice President of Alliance Development and Philanthropy at the American Cancer Society,…
May 17, 2025, 12:46 | Insight
Key Takeaways from ACS CAN’s 2025 National Forum on the Future of Healthcare
The 14th Annual National Forum on the Future of Healthcare, hosted by the American Cancer…
May 16, 2025, 17:56 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse Urges Reversal of Medicaid Cuts Affecting Cancer Patients
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared…
May 16, 2025, 16:47 | Blog
Erin Polak: Barriers to Early Cancer Detection at ACS CAN National Forum
Erin Polak, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Policy, and Alliance Development at GRAIL, shared…
May 15, 2025, 16:18 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Using the Patient Voice is What Creates Power
Lisa Lacasse, President at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared American Cancer Society Cancer…
May 14, 2025, 08:47 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Join the Medicaid Day of Action to Tell Congress: Hands Off Medicaid
Lisa Lacasse, President of the 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…
May 2, 2025, 10:42 | Blog
ACS CAN cancer advocates attended a Senate Appropriations hearing on biomedical research
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) posted on X: "Today on Capitol Hill,…
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 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 12, 2025, 08:35 | Blog
The U.S. House passed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act - ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) posted on LinkedIn: "Breaking: Today, the U.S.…
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,…
Mar 1, 2025, 22:02 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: The patient voice is incredibly important in our work
Lisa Lacasse, President of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on LinkedIn:…
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 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 11, 2025, 09:20 | Blog
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - Oppose cuts to Medicaid and help save more lives from cancer
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network shared on LinkedIn: "It’s not too late to show your…
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…
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 29, 2025, 15:22 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Medicaid is a lifeline for millions
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 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 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…
Dec 19, 2024, 17:09 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Urgent call to pass the MCED Act for multi-cancer detection
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared…
Dec 14, 2024, 13:15 | Blog
Karen Knudsen: Puerto Rico has the potential to be the first in the nation to eliminate cervical cancer
Karen Knudsen shared on LinkedIn: "I’m incredibly proud of our efforts in Puerto Rico! Through…
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 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, 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 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 14, 2024, 16:23 | Blog
Fumiko Ladd Chino: Insights from NLP model study on the needs of cancer crowdfunding
Fumiko Ladd Chino shared on X: '' A large NLP model found >90,000 cancer-related crowdfunding…
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…
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 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 20, 2024, 23:16 | Blog
Alique Topalian: One of the greatest honors and accomplishments of my life
Alique Topalian posted on LinkedIn: "Today I experienced one of the greatest honors and accomplishments…
Sep 20, 2024, 13:49 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Honoring outstanding National Advocacy Leadership Awardees
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on LinkedIn,…
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 16, 2024, 15:55 | Blog
Alique Topalian: How to engage in policy and advocacy
Alique Topalian posted on LinkedIn: "Today I presented at the Healthy Together: Cancer Community Stakeholder…
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 31, 2024, 14:07 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse and Richard Deming about advocacy in Iowa and at the federal level
Angie Sylling, Iowa Grassroots Manager at ACS CAN, shared a post on LinkedIn: "Thank you,…
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 21, 2024, 13:59 | Blog
New tests are being created to screen for dozens of cancers at the same time - ACS CAN
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, on LinkedIn: "It's…
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 12, 2024, 01:50 | Blog
From survivor to advocate: Kyle DeLeon's fight for equity in cancer care
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) posted on LinkedIn: "Kyle DeLeon was diagnosed…
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 28, 2024, 02:39 | Blog
ACS CAN volunteers and staff attend the first Inclusive Volunteer Engagement Training
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network shared on LinkedIn: "This past weekend, ACS CAN volunteers and…
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 1, 2024, 08:21 | Blog
Karen Knudsen: MCEDAct creates a pathway to ensure timely Medicare coverage
Karen Knudsen shared a post by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, on X: "In 2024, over 1…
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 26, 2024, 12:21 | Blog
Karen Knudsen: Kicking off our American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocacy event
Karen Knudsen shared on X: "What’s a Philadelphia Phillies phan doing at Fenway Park? Kicking off…
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 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 13, 2024, 13:21 | Drugs
Tanja Obradovic: How prevalent are policies that mandate step therapy for cancer drugs in the US?
Tanja Obradovic shared on LinkedIn: "How prevalent are health plan policies that mandate step therapy…
Jun 5, 2024, 10:35 | Insight
Karen Knudsen: Spending time with fellow CEO partners at ASCO24
Karen Knudsen shared on LinkedIn: “A highlight of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual…
May 29, 2024, 05:53 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: US Pharmacopeia, ACS CAN and Drug Shortage Task Force address the ongoing drug shortage crisis
Lisa A. Lacasse, President at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post by US…
May 20, 2024, 02:51 | Blog
Lisa Lacasse: Applauding the introduction of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Lisa Lacasse shared a post by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on LinkedIn:…
May 12, 2024, 10:58 | Blog
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - We found that about half of patients surveyed have Medical Debt
Laura Esfeller, Metastatic kidney cancer survivor, shared a post American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, on X:…
May 9, 2024, 11:30 | Blog
Fumiko Ladd Chino: ACSCAN Policy Forum on confronting the cost of care
Fumiko Ladd Chino shared a post on X: “On the train to DC for the…
May 6, 2024, 10:35 | Societies
Karen Knudsen: American Cancer Society has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
Karen Knudsen shared a post on LinkedIn: “I am pleased to share that The American…
May 3, 2024, 04:43 | Blog
Wafik El-Deiry: This is very sad to see in 2024 in the US
Karen Knudsen recently shared a post by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on X/Twitter, adding:…
Apr 29, 2024, 11:36 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: We won’t stop until we close the Medicaid coverage gap
Lisa A. Lacasse shared a post by Tomica Smith, Senior Outreach Director at American Cancer Society…
Apr 28, 2024, 16:44 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: What a rewarding weekend at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network State Lead Ambassador (SLA) Summit!
Lisa A. Lacasse, President at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on LinkedIn:…
Apr 28, 2024, 06:07 | Drugs
Lisa Lacasse: We are deeply disappointed that the White House is delaying to end the sale of menthol cigarettes
Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post on…
Apr 27, 2024, 15:18 | Blog
Lisa A. Lacasse: Thank you to our outstanding advocates across the country
Lisa A. Lacasse, President at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post by American…
Apr 24, 2024, 11:32 | Career
Lisa A. Lacasse: I got to represent American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network at the Patient Quality of Life Coalition Lobby Day in Washington
Lisa A. Lacasse, President at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, shared a post by Britta…
Apr 19, 2024, 05:40 | Blog
Arif Kamal: Was tickled to be invited to the Tickled Pink Luncheon
Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer at American Cancer Society, shared a post on LinkedIn: "Was…
Apr 12, 2024, 11:15 | Insight
Robert Miller: How many adult patients with cancer participate in clinical trials?
Robert Miller, Chief Medical Science Officer at CancerLinQ, shared on LinkedIn: "How many adult patients…
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