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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · 2d

I’m so proud of @acscan.bsky.social advocates nationwide for making the #MCED Act the most supported bill in Congress!

Your stories really do have power. They open doors, change minds, and impact policy decisions at every level. Thank you for showing up and elevating your all-important voice.

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

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.

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · 25d

Every Lights of Hope bag represents a person, a friend, a family member, a loved one touched by cancer. Grateful for the power of our advocates to bring these stories into action to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. #LightsofHope #CancerLobbyDay

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · 25d

We’re on the Hill to #ProtectCancerCures! #CancerLobbyDay

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · 26d

Shoutout @acscan.bsky.social federal advocacy team! Together, we urge Congress to:

1) Support the highest possible funding for cancer research and prevention
2) Pass the #MCED Screening Coverage Act
3) Extend health care tax credits

See you on the Hill! #CancerLobbyDay

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · 29d

Visit our brand-new Voices of Cancer Research site to hear directly from the people whose lives would be impacted by funding cuts.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Sep 8

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 ⬇️

Voices of Cancer Research

Cancer research funding is at risk. See the stories of those impacted by research.

fightcancer.org

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · Sep 5

@acscan.bsky.social urges Congress to pass the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. #MCED tests could be a major breakthrough in reducing the cancer burden—but only if people can access them.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Sep 5

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)

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · Aug 15

Both education about and access to personalized cancer care are critical. A new @acscan.bsky.social study shows many patients aren’t aware of the benefits of pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing—a tool that can improve treatment and reduce adverse reactions. www.fightcancer.org/releases/new...

New Study Underscores Importance of Pharmacogenomic Testing to Patients and Finds Many Aren’t Aware of the Benefits

A new ACS CAN study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds many patients aren’t made aware of the importance of pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing. A form of biomarker tes...

www.fightcancer.org

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · Aug 11

11,000 Mainers are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Grateful to Sen. Susan Collins & ME lawmakers who rejected cuts to affordable care. Now is the time to strengthen our commitment to future cures & protect lifesaving research & prevention programs. www.pressherald.com/2025/08/08/m...

Maine must reject cuts to lifesaving cancer research | Opinion

For 50 years, every significant breakthrough in the treatment of cancer is because of sustained federal investment in research.

www.pressherald.com

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Jul 31

"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." -ACS CAN President @llacasseacscan.bsky.social (2/2)

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Jul 31

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for:

✅ National Institutes of Health
✅ Federal #CancerResearch funding at the National Cancer Institute
✅ CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

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U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research Funding in FY26 Bill

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and increases for fede...

www.fightcancer.org

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Jul 1

"No one is safe from the life-threatening harms this bill inflicts, not even cancer patients. It will increase health care costs for everyone, increase medical debt for families already struggling and undo decades of progress in improving cancer outcomes." - @llacasseacscan.bsky.social (2/2)

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that will kick nearly 12 million off health coverage—the majority of whom are on Medicaid—and make it more difficult and expensive to obtain and keep health insurance.

The House will vote on the bill later this week. (1/2)

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · Jun 30

This morning’s @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social story is a reminder of what’s at stake when cancer research funding is at risk. Top researchers are speaking out. “This is the first time I’ve felt an existential crisis in our ability to make progress.” - Dr. George Weiner
www.cbsnews.com/news/when-is...

"When is cancer political?" Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts

Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.

www.cbsnews.com

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · Jun 27

A major win today in reducing the cancer burden! Any out-of-pocket costs can be a deterrent to accessing proven cancer screening which can be the difference between life and death.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Jun 27

In a victory for the fight against cancer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the ACA's provision that requires most private insurers cover lifesaving preventive care services without cost sharing. ACS CAN led 32 partner organizations in applauding the decision: www.fightcancer.org/releases/mor...

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Jun 20

Cuts have consequences. And the consequences of this bill will be devastating—people across the country, including cancer patients, will live sicker and die sooner.

Congress is going too far, too fast, without all the facts.

#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (2/2)

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · Jun 20

The cost of health care is hurting everyone. But instead of working to lower health care costs, Congress is moving a bill forward that will increase costs for everyone, even those with private insurance.

#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (1/2)

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · Jun 18

Affordable health care is at risk. These cuts will hurt millions of people, including cancer patients, and drive up health care costs for everyone. We can’t let this happen.

@vanhollen.senate.gov @alsobrooks.senate.gov can we count on you to vote NO? #ProtectAffordableCare #ProtectMedicaid

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · Jun 17

Cuts to affordable health care will hurt millions of hardworking people in America.

This includes cancer patients, survivors, and their families.

Tell your Senator, vote no!
#ProtectAffordableCare & #ProtectMedicaid

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · Jun 17

Today @acscan.bsky.social advocates nationwide are urging lawmakers to vote against cuts that would not only end coverage for 11 million people but increase health care costs for everyone. Tell your senator to vote NO and #ProtectMedicaid & #ProtectAffordableCare

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · May 22

3/3 Punishing those with serious illnesses like cancer by cutting their health care will only lead to worse health outcomes and increased costs. @acscan.bsky.social urges the Senate to reject these harmful cuts and stand up for those who depend on #Medicaid to survive.

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · May 22

2/3 The bill accelerates implementation of work requirements to Dec. 2026, putting vulnerable people at risk of losing coverage in critical moments of their treatment plans. The majority of recipients who can work already do & work requirements have repeatedly failed in states. This is unacceptable.

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · May 22

1/3 The House passed a bill cutting Medicaid funding by an est. $715 billion. If approved by the Senate, these cuts will raise health care costs, negatively impact state budgets & deny affordable, quality health care to at least 8.6 million people according to the Congressional Budget Office.

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · May 20

#Medicaid cuts have consequences.
These are real lives on the line. Cancer patients, children, seniors, working families and more shouldn't be left without the care they depend on. #ProtectMedicaid

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · May 19

The House is expected to vote this week on a bill that would cut #Medicaid by $715 billion & kick 8.6 million people off their insurance.

We need to be improving access to affordable health care, not taking it away.

Send a message to your Representative & urge them to vote NO #CutsHaveConsequences

Before they vote, tell your U.S. Representative: Medicaid cuts have consequences

ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

act.fightcancer.org

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @acscan.bsky.social · May 16

Cuts to Medicaid will harm cancer patients. That’s why our volunteers were on Capitol Hill today to deliver postcards to lawmakers asking that they vote NO on any cuts to Medicaid.

Share this video & tag your lawmaker urging them to #ProtectMedicaid.

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Lisa Lacasse @llacasseacscan.bsky.social · May 16

According to reports, some lawmakers are considering measures to further reduce access to health insurance through Medicaid. When many individuals, including cancer patients, have no other options, we're moving in the wrong direction. #CutsHaveConsequences www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

House budget panel rejects GOP megabill amid conservative opposition

Top Republicans are negotiating changes with irate conservative as they aim for passage next week.

www.politico.com

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