ACS CAN advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. Nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of @AmericanCancer.
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Over 750 cancer advocates are heading to Capitol Hill to make cancer a national priority. 💙
At #CancerLobbyDay, they will urge Congress to increase funding for cancer research & prevention and expand access to clinical trials.
Learn more: fightcancer.org/news/over-75…
#LightsofHope
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A new proposal would let politics, not science, influence which #CancerResearch grants get funded. This could jeopardize new treatments & cures for cancer patients.
Take action now & send a message telling Congress to keep politics out of cancer research. act.fightcancer.org/a/keep-p…
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Cancer patients can’t wait for cures. Reports of a proposed new layer of review over @NIH grants raise serious concerns about delays to lifesaving #CancerResearch. Decisions about research funding must be guided by science and evidence—not politics. nytimes.com/2026/09/20/scien…
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Congratulations @RepNedweski32 for receiving the @ACSCAN 2026 National Distinguished Advocacy Award!
Thank you for your leadership in passing Gail's Law! This historic win increases access to early detection breast cancer screenings and impacts thousands of women across WI.
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
An honor to have been selected as this year’s @ACSCANDE #LightsOfHope recipient
@oncologynursing @ACSCAN
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A few highlights from #LightsOfHope at Constitution Gardens 🕯️
Thank you to everyone who helped make this powerful event possible to honor those who have been impacted by cancer.
We appreciate your ongoing fundraising efforts that fuel the fight against cancer ❤️
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
The Lights of Hope display last night was truly breathtaking. We were inspired by the thousands of glowing luminaria bags lining the paths. Behind every light was a story, a cherished memory, & a person who made a lasting impact on the lives of those who loved them. #LightsofHope
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Congratulations to our SLA Emeritus @MarciaEarle for being honored at our #LightsOfHope ceremony. You are an inspiration and incredible part of our team ❤️
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
#LightsofHope tell a story about the impacts of #cancer. I was so proud to represent my fellow volunteers this evening to remind
Congress to make cancer a national priority
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
It was a perfect night for #LightsOfHope
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Last night was a good opportunity to walk around Washington and take in some of the Lights of Hope displays throughout the city.
Each light represents a story, a family and a reason to keep advocating. Grateful to be here with @ACSCAN and looking forward to continuing the work.
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Met with @ACSCAN this afternoon about federal funding for cancer research.
Cancer touches many in our country, and we must fund research for cures.
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
What a honor. Thank you for thinking so highly of me. So proud of the work we do. I share this honor with my Minnesota team. Together we can find a cure.
#CancerLobbyDay
#LightsOfHope
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
.@KimLindgren13 says that funding can make a massive impact that is not just felt in Kentucky but nationwide and can create a real impact in the daily lives of patients and their families, especially in states where cancer rates are higher than average. @wnkytv #CancerLobbyDay
Local woman heads to Washington, DC to advocate for cancer research on Capitol Hill wnky.com/local-woman-heads-t…
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Day on the Hill with @ACSCAN
Constituents ask those representing us in D.C.:
*Cancer research and prevention program funding
*Clinical Trial Modernization Act (HR3521/SR4440)
and honoring our community.
@RepTimBurchett
@MarshaBlackburn
@SenatorHagerty
#CancerLobbyDay
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Thank you @SenatorAndyKim, for welcoming ACS CAN vols. We appreciate the opportunity to talk w/you & your staff about the importance of cancer research funding & clinical trial access. We look forward to your co-sponsorship of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. #CancerLobbyDay
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
We had a great meeting with @RepMoolenaar on #CancerLobbyDay! Thank you for supporting funding for cancer research and prevention and making access to clinical trails a priority.
#MichiganFightsCancer #ACSCAN
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Thank you @RepGlennIvey for your support of increasing cancer research funding in FY27 and the Clinical Trial Modernization Act! We appreciate your work to make cancer a national priority. #CancerLobbyDay
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Thanks to @Rep_McBride for meeting with @ACSCAN advocates from Delaware! We had a great discussion about increasing research funding in FY27 and supporting the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. #CancerLobbyDay @ACSCANDE.
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Thank you to @RepDerekSchmidt for meeting with our team of Kansas @ACSCAN advocates! We had a great discussion about the importance of cancer research funding and access to clinical trials. #CancerLobbyDay
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network retweeted
Thank you, @Congressman_JVD & staff for welcoming ACS CAN staff and volunteers today. We appreciated the opportunity to highlight the importance of sustained cancer research funding & expanded access to clinical trials. #CancerLobbyDay
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