American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of New York (ACSCAN)

07/16/2024

Here is an event you will not want to miss. In Due Season – Stories from the Medicaid Coverage Gap, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Black Voters Matter and ACS CAN's Black Volunteer Caucus (BVC) are hosting the first nationwide, virtual screening of the short film, In Due Season and virtual panel featuring the storytellers from the film, and Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Chair, ACS CAN Board of Directors, Dr. Karen Winkfield, ACS CAN Board Member, and Fenika Miller, Black Voters Matter. Register below 👇👇

ACS CAN and ACS CAN's Black Volunteer Caucus (BVC) are hosting the first nationwide, virtual screening of the short film, In Due Season and virtual panel featuring the storytellers from the film.

06/24/2024

Through , we’re raising the voices of cancer patients, survivors, and their families to ensure the fight against cancer is a priority issue in this year’s elections.

While this goal is paramount, Cancer Votes is also about having fun and engaging your community in support of critical cancer issues. This is where you come in!

Complete this short form and we’ll mail you a kit with a t-shirt, lawn sign, and more swag to help you be an impactful Cancer Votes Ambassador. Sign-up today! 👇👇

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

06/09/2024

Celebrating Pride in Albany today!

06/06/2024

It is the LAST day of our NYS Legislative session and there is still time to send a message to our lawmakers and ask them to pass a bill that will improve access to paid leave for New Yorkers undergoing cancer treatment, protect patients from losing their job for taking time off to receive care, and ensure that patients and caregivers can take time intermittently. Please take action today!

Please send a message to your lawmaker today to help make significant improvements to New York’s paid family and medical leave program.

05/31/2024

New York State’s Temporary Disability Program is the program that millions of New Yorkers rely on when they need to take care of their own serious health needs. Unfortunately, the program is not meeting the needs of cancer patients and others each year.

Will you join me in demanding that state lawmakers not adjourn for the Summer until they have ensured that cancer patients can access a paid family and medical leave program that meets the needs of today's New Yorkers? It will only take a moment using our simple online form. 👇👇

Please send a message to your lawmaker today and ask them to not leave for the Summer without fixing NY's Paid Family and Medical Leave Program.

05/30/2024

Each year, nearly 14,000 New Yorkers will be diagnosed with lung cancer. Detecting lung cancer at an early stage can have a dramatic effect on survival rates. Required cost sharing – including co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles – can be a significant barrier for lung cancer screening.

Will you please send a message to your state lawmakers today and ask them to eliminate patient cost sharing for lung cancer screening and follow-up testing in New York, including through Medicaid? It will take you less than a minute with our easy action form below. 👇👇

Please ask your Senator and Assemblymember to improve access to lung cancer screening by supporting S8553-C and A10429.

05/14/2024

The fear of genetic discrimination is leading some individuals to forgo needed cancer screenings or decline participation in clinical trials involving genetic sequencing. Please send a message to your lawmakers today and ask them to help put an end to this type of discrimination.

Please send a message to your lawmakers today and ask them to support legislation that will protect New Yorkers from genetic testing discrimination before they leave Albany in June.

05/10/2024

You are invited to join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN's virtual event: Addressing Cancer Care Barriers for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders - Tuesday, May 21st at 12:00pm ET - Register here: https://fightcancer.org/AAPImayevent

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN and ACS CAN’s AAPI Volunteer Caucus are hosting a virtual event to discuss cancer inequities among AANHPI people that face stereotypes, stigma, aggregated data that mask disparities, and cultural and language barriers. Don't miss this important discussion.

05/08/2024

An awesome team from the north country, making things happen!

Today I had the great opportunity of meeting with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN to discuss crucial aspects of our health system.

Our state is facing a significant amount of new cancer cases that sadly represent over 30,000 deaths in 2024.

For this reason I am excited to support this cause and be part of the solution.
Thank you to Joan Sterling, Erin King, Kelly Timmons, Debbie Merrill and Nick Liporace!

05/07/2024

We did it! 84 lawmaker meetings and over 85 volunteers! Thank you volunteers for coming to Albany for our Cancer Action Day!

05/07/2024

Cancer advocates are here!

05/07/2024

Team NY is ready to take on Albany

04/26/2024

It was an incredible year for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of New York (ACSCAN) and we couldn't have done any of it without you, our cherished volunteers. As we close out the NY Team sends a wholehearted and resounding THANK YOU to each and every one of you!

04/25/2024

Thank you so much to the vols. of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN especially those with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of New York (ACSCAN). There is no us without you! 😀

04/25/2024

04/22/2024

Thank you to our State Lead volunteers Marcia Earle and Annette Spellen for taking time out of your busy schedules this weekend to participate in the ACS CAN !

04/22/2024

We LOVE our volunteers! Thank you so much for all you do!

🎉 It’s ! We want to thank ACS CAN’s dedicated, passionate
and courageous volunteers from the bottom of our hearts. Whether it’s signing a petition or attending a Cancer Action Day, you are all taking part in the fight against cancer!

Our volunteers deserve all the kudos. Comment below with a message of appreciation!

We’ll share some of our favorites on our Facebook and Instagram Stories throughout the week. Let’s show our ACS CAN family some well-deserved love. ❤️💙

03/27/2024

Thank you so much Senator Roxanne Persaud for your continued support. We are very lucky to have you in Albany.

03/27/2024

ACS CAN is ready to talk about rural health at the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Fair in Albany today!

03/27/2024

As New York policymakers rush toward the deadline to approve a state budget budget, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN has some key recommendations for how Governor Kathy Hochul and state leaders can help New Yorkers fight cancer. Lets start with improving access to cancer screening, strengthening smoking cessation and to***co control efforts, improving paid family and medical leave programs, and reducing the impact of medical debt on New Yorkers. Read our op-ed in the Times Union to see the full recommendations.

Commentary: A series of measures would boost prevention, increase detection and expand access to treatment.

03/13/2024

Battling cancer is hard. Continuing to work full- or even part-time while undergoing cancer treatment can be impossible. Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislative legislators can help alleviate the burden of disease by improving access to paid family and medical leave.

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03/08/2024

New York Residents Urge Leaders Senator Chuck Schumer & Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to Pass the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Act.👇👇
https://www.fightcancer.org/releases/new-york-residents-urge-leaders-schumer-jeffries-pass-medicare-multi-cancer-early-detection

03/05/2024

We are proud to be a member of One Voice Against Cancer. With one voice, we urge Congress to increase funding for & programs in appropriations!
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03/04/2024

This morning the American Cancer Society released new research showing that meant more days of poor physical & mental health, years of life lost & higher mortality rates for all cause & leading causes of death at county level in U.S. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of New York (ACSCAN) is calling on state leaders to as we know it and protect patients by reforming the State Hospital Financial Assistance Law by incorporating additional protections outlined in the Ounce of Prevention Act (S1366B/A6027A) and the Stop SUNY Suing Act (A8170/S7778).

ALBANY, NY – March 4, 2024 – As state lawmakers consider proposals that aim to reduce the financial impact of disease on patients and families, a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that medical debt is associated with worse health status, more premature deaths

02/29/2024

We are having a terrific day of meetings for our American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of New York (ACSCAN) Budget Advocacy Day!

Hey everyone! We are making our voices heard and fighting to increase funding for cancer screenings, strengthening paid family and medical leave, and protecting patients from medical debt. Want to fight with me? It’s easy and rewarding. https://www.fightcancer.org/volunteer-for-acs-can

02/29/2024

Hey everyone! We are making our voices heard and fighting to increase funding for cancer screenings, strengthening paid family and medical leave, and protecting patients from medical debt. Want to fight with me? It’s easy and rewarding. https://www.fightcancer.org/volunteer-for-acs-can

02/29/2024

Did you know? Many cancer survivors carry related medical debt which negatively impacted their credit. We need to protect patients from the harm of medical debt. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of New York (ACSCAN) is calling for support of the Ounce of Prevention Act (S1366B/A6027A) and the Stop SUNY Suing Act (A8170/S7778).

02/29/2024

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of New York (ACSCAN) is hosting our virtual Budget Advocacy Day today! We are asking our lawmakers to restore the Cancer Services Program to $22.325M, help patients battling cancer by easing the impact of medical debt and strengthen NY’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program through the state budget.

02/15/2024

New Study Finds Affordability Leading Policy Priority for Cancer Patients and Survivors. Read more below. And like or comment on this post if you or someone you know is the victim of medical debt due to their cancer diagnosis. We'd love to hear from you!

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