Congress needs to understand that #CancerResearch funding isn’t just about numbers or budgets—it’s about people. Every cancer research breakthrough leads to stories. If you’ve been impacted by cancer, record your story now to help save lives:

Wow, whoever said that sounds like a real cancer advocate 📣

RT @ACSCANMichigan: We drove through @RepMoolenaar 's district and met with hundreds of constituents from all corners of it. The message wa….

Don’t miss this virtual screening of Real Lives: Cancer Stories of Indigenous People, an @AmericanCancer film chronicling the cancer journeys of patients, caregivers & communities from AIAN & AANHPI perspectives. 🗓️ Aug. 26, 7:30 pm ET|4:30 pm PT.➡️ RSVP:

RT @LLacasseACSCAN: Both education about and access to personalized cancer care are critical. A new @ACSCAN study shows many patients aren’….

For our August Volunteer Spotlight, we’re thrilled to highlight Caleb Mohr, Ambassador Constituent Team Lead for District 1 with @ACSCANOK! Caleb has been attending events and meetings with his lawmakers to talk to discuss the importance of federal funding for #CancerResearch.

RT @ACSCANKY: Richard Lockette and his wife Monica talked about their cancer journey with their Congressman, @RepGuthrie. Cancer research s….

RT @ACSCANKY: 2-time cancer survivor Richard Lockette (on right), who says cancer research saved his life, got to share his story with his….

RT @LLacasseACSCAN: Grateful to @AppropsGOP Chair @SenatorCollins & @SenateApprops Vice Chair @PattyMurray, as well as @SenCapito & @Senato….

ACS CAN thanks @SenateApprops & @AppropsGOP for safeguarding funding for @NIH, @theNCI & @CDC_Cancer in the FY26 appropriations bill. Bipartisan support fuels the fight against #cancer!. We call on the full Senate to support the bill when it arrives on the floor. #CancerAdvocacy.

RT @OVACInfo: One Voice Against Cancer thanks @AppropsGOP and @SenateApprops for protecting funding for @NIH, @theNCI and the cancer preven….

RT @RallyForNIH: We thank our #RallyMedRes partners for standing up for biomedical research funding. We look forward to rallying with you S….

"Continued investment in #CancerResearch isn’t just smart policy, it’s a lifeline for millions of cancer patients and everyone at risk of developing the disease and a critical step forward in the fight to end cancer as we know it, for everyone." -@LLacasseACSCAN (2/2).

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for:. ✅ @NIH.✅ Federal #CancerResearch funding at @theNCI.✅ @CDC_Cancer. Read the full statement: (1/2).

Comprehensive, affordable health care shouldn’t be a luxury. At ACS CAN, we will continue supporting #Medicare and #Medicaid, and advocating to eliminate barriers to care—because everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. (2/2).

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)

RT @jordan_hinds: Help make cancer care affordable for countless patients. Congress must act now before it expires!.@ACSCAN @ACSCANPA . htt….

“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)

For our July Volunteer Spotlight, we are thrilled to highlight Kim Adair, Legislative Ambassador with @ACSCANAZ 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)