American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

November marks #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, an opportunity to celebrate the culture, traditions, and lives of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. We also commemorate the accomplishments and contributions of Indigenous and Native people that have enriched our history and culture.  We know that cancer affects everyone, but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. Cancer disparities for Indigenous and Native people largely reflect long-standing systemic racism that has resulted in limited access to quality care, including cancer screenings.  Everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Through our advocacy, we’re working to eliminate these disparities, advance health equity, and amplify the voices of our Indigenous and Native volunteers. Thank you for all that you do in the fight against cancer.  

Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than White women. Although #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth is coming to an end, our work to address cancer disparities in the Black community and improve health outcomes continues. That’s why VOICES of Black Women is so important—it's a pivotal long-term study to better understand how and why health conditions like cancer disproportionately affect Black women. Your voice today can change our collective future forever. Check your eligibility and join today at voices.cancer.org.

Join us for a virtual film screening of Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer! This short film documents the journey of two transmasculine people as they navigate cancer within the medical system. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, Yee Won Chong and Brooks Nelson. 📍 Wednesday, November 6th at 7pm ET | 4pm PT ➡️ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ekG2hdDD

There are only two weeks 'til #ElectionDay! Phil O'Brien, National Cancer Votes Ambassador, highlights how ACS CAN is helping cancer advocates across the country make an impact in the fight against cancer this election season. Visit FightCancer.org/Vote to learn more and make your voting plan. #CancerVotes

For our October Volunteer Spotlight, we’re thrilled to highlight Haley Erickson, Ambassador Constituent Lead with ACS CAN Minnesota! Haley also is a member of the Young Leaders Caucus, one of our six volunteer affinity groups. She is a passionate volunteer that dedicates her time to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Haley is a breast cancer survivor and recently shared her story at our #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth event that focused on the importance of equitable access to breast cancer screenings. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/dSmfbPtk

More than 38,000 advocates have already signed a petition urging Congress to increase cancer research funding in this year’s spending bill. Research is one of the best ways to get us closer to ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. We're getting ready to deliver these petitions to decision-makers shortly after Election Day. But first, we need to get more people to sign the petition to have the greatest impact. Will you help us reach 45,000 signatures by signing the petition right now? Thank you for making your voice heard and spreading the word!

Election Day is only three weeks away! It’s time to make your plan to vote on or before November 5th. You know that cancer issues are at stake in this year’s election. Candidates elected in just a few short weeks can have a big impact on cancer policy for the next several years. We’ve created a simple guide to walk you through the steps you should take now to ensure you are well-prepared leading up to Election Day. From confirming your voter registration, to requesting an absentee ballot, to checking to see which candidates have signed the Cancer Promise—we’ve got you covered. Go to www.fightcancer.org/vote to access all the tools you need to make your voting plan! Share this plan far and wide to encourage other cancer advocates to make their plan to vote! #CancerAdvocacy #CancerVotes #2024Elections #ElectionDay

Join us for our virtual event, Equitable Access: Return to Breast Cancer Screening for Under Resourced Communities. This event is being hosted by ACS CAN’s six volunteer affinity groups, each of whom work to reduce cancer disparities in their communities. This important conversation will focus on breast cancer screening disparities and opportunities including access, costs, mammographic quality, stigma, and discrimination. Cancer survivors and panelists will share their stories and expertise to highlight the commonalities and unique considerations each community experiences.  📅Thursday, October 17th 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT Register at https://lnkd.in/ePtyhbC5 

At this exciting virtual event, we'll discuss how the 2024 election could impact the fight against cancer. ACS CAN President Lisa Lacasse will share how candidates, if elected, will help shape cancer policy for years to come. Expert pollsters from Public Opinion Strategies and Hart Research will share key polling data about how voters view cancer issues in this election. Join us for timely, impactful opportunities for you to make an impact in the fight against cancer this election season.

#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 consistently working to reduce cancer disparities in their communities.    As part of their efforts, the affinity group continuously advocates for more materials and resources to be created in Spanish to support inclusion. Many members have also helped us reach a wider audience by completing media interviews in Spanish. And this #CancerLobbyDay, some affinity group members even held their lawmaker meetings in Spanish! Last year, ACSí Se Puede hosted an important webinar that highlighted the importance of cancer research and clinical trials in Hispanic/Latino communities. This year, they are collaborating with the other five affinity groups to host an event for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth on the various disparities that exist in each of their respective communities. We’re so proud of the amazing work this affinity group is doing to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Learn more about the group: https://lnkd.in/e9BmpZUF