American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
@acscan.bsky.social
We're a nonpartisan nonprofit that advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. #CancerAdvocacy
Join us ➡️ FightCancer.org
📍Washington, D.C. and nationwide
Join us ➡️ FightCancer.org
📍Washington, D.C. and nationwide
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!
January 23, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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!
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
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
January 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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
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
If this goes in… you know what to do. 👀 Text JOIN to 73508 📲
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM
If this goes in… you know what to do. 👀 Text JOIN to 73508 📲
Falling? Optional. Funding cancer research? Essential.
#ProtectCancerCures #CancerAdvocacy #CancerResearch #TrustFall
#ProtectCancerCures #CancerAdvocacy #CancerResearch #TrustFall
December 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Falling? Optional. Funding cancer research? Essential.
#ProtectCancerCures #CancerAdvocacy #CancerResearch #TrustFall
#ProtectCancerCures #CancerAdvocacy #CancerResearch #TrustFall
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.
Today, cancer advocates are coming together to urge their Senators to pass a full-year spending bill to #ProtectCancerCures.
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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.
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
December 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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.
December 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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.
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.
During #HispanicHeritageMonth, members worked together to create a video that highlights their shared cultures & how their sense of community influences their advocacy.
We’re so grateful to this affinity group & their work to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. (3/3)
We’re so grateful to this affinity group & their work to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. (3/3)
October 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
During #HispanicHeritageMonth, members worked together to create a video that highlights their shared cultures & how their sense of community influences their advocacy.
We’re so grateful to this affinity group & their work to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. (3/3)
We’re so grateful to this affinity group & their work to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. (3/3)
#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)
October 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#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)
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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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.
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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
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
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
That’s why we continue to advocate for increased federal funding for cancer research. #WorldCancerResearchDay
September 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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
That’s why we continue to advocate for increased federal funding for cancer research. #WorldCancerResearchDay
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
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
September 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
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
#CancerLobbyDay
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
#CancerLobbyDay
➡️ www.FightCancer.org/2025Auction
#MCED tests could help give more people a better chance to survive and thrive.
Share this post to help spread the word about this incredible advancement. We’ll share more soon about how Congress can play a role in making sure these tests reach the people who need them most. (2/2)
Share this post to help spread the word about this incredible advancement. We’ll share more soon about how Congress can play a role in making sure these tests reach the people who need them most. (2/2)
September 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#MCED tests could help give more people a better chance to survive and thrive.
Share this post to help spread the word about this incredible advancement. We’ll share more soon about how Congress can play a role in making sure these tests reach the people who need them most. (2/2)
Share this post to help spread the word about this incredible advancement. We’ll share more soon about how Congress can play a role in making sure these tests reach the people who need them most. (2/2)
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)
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)
September 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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)
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)
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)
July 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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)
“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)
July 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“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)
July 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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 ACS CAN Arizona 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)
July 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
For our July Volunteer Spotlight, we are thrilled to highlight Kim Adair, Legislative Ambassador with ACS CAN Arizona 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)
Have you been impacted by #cancer?
Please take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey, which explores issues like cancer treatments and how they come to market, drug shortages, new therapies, and what role AI should play.
➡️ Sign up today: americancancersociety.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qweb...
Please take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey, which explores issues like cancer treatments and how they come to market, drug shortages, new therapies, and what role AI should play.
➡️ Sign up today: americancancersociety.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qweb...
July 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Have you been impacted by #cancer?
Please take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey, which explores issues like cancer treatments and how they come to market, drug shortages, new therapies, and what role AI should play.
➡️ Sign up today: americancancersociety.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qweb...
Please take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey, which explores issues like cancer treatments and how they come to market, drug shortages, new therapies, and what role AI should play.
➡️ Sign up today: americancancersociety.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qweb...
The day is almost over, but your impact doesn’t have to be. #OneDayOneMission ends at midnight.
Please make your gift now and help save lives from cancer through advocacy.
Thank you for everything you do in the fight against cancer! act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
Please make your gift now and help save lives from cancer through advocacy.
Thank you for everything you do in the fight against cancer! act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
July 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The day is almost over, but your impact doesn’t have to be. #OneDayOneMission ends at midnight.
Please make your gift now and help save lives from cancer through advocacy.
Thank you for everything you do in the fight against cancer! act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
Please make your gift now and help save lives from cancer through advocacy.
Thank you for everything you do in the fight against cancer! act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
We’re more than halfway through #OneDayOneMission! Every dollar raised fuels advocacy that drives real change for cancer patients.
If you’ve been waiting to give, please don’t delay any longer.
Be a part of this important moment and make your gift now: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
If you’ve been waiting to give, please don’t delay any longer.
Be a part of this important moment and make your gift now: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
July 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We’re more than halfway through #OneDayOneMission! Every dollar raised fuels advocacy that drives real change for cancer patients.
If you’ve been waiting to give, please don’t delay any longer.
Be a part of this important moment and make your gift now: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...
If you’ve been waiting to give, please don’t delay any longer.
Be a part of this important moment and make your gift now: act.fightcancer.org/a/one-day-on...