Campus Advocacy Blog – March 2026 Accomplishments
Hello Cancer Advocates, Hope you’ve had a great March! With Spring right around the corner, so much action is happening in terms of cancer policies. Let’s celebrate a few big wins
Category: Advocacy – Campus
Congress Passes MCED Act
Hello Cancer Advocates, BIG NEWS! Earlier this month, Congress passed bipartisan legislation known as the MCED Act (Nancy Gardener Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act), the biggest breakthrough in early detection
🎉 2025 Campus Petition Challenge: A Record-Breaking Success! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce the incredible results of the 2025 Campus Petition Challenge, a nationwide effort to amplify student voices in the fight against cancer. With a goal of
PSA Screening for HIM Act: A Lifesaving Initiative
Hi everyone! In this blog post, we will seek to raise awareness about a major men’s health issue by discussing a transformative initiative aimed at saving lives: the PSA Screening
Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act
Hi everyone! As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this month, let’s discuss a topic highly relevant to the fight against breast cancer–the importance
ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day: Advocating for cancer patients nationwide
On September 15th through 17th, ACS CAN hosted its annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, where over 750 volunteers from across the country gathered to meet with lawmakers and advocate
Hosting Panels
Hello everyone! In this blog post, we will highlight a strategic tool that often serves as a catalyst for change in advocacy efforts: hosting panels. Panels are events where various
Cancer Research Funding
Hello everyone! As we continue our collective fight against cancer, it’s essential to spotlight a pressing national issue: the urgent need for increased funding for lifesaving cancer research. Experts predict
Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Hi everyone! As Cancer Action Day events are in full swing, let’s discuss a critical initiative aimed at improving access to life-saving cancer treatments: the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. Did
2024 Lights Of Hope On Campus
Hello everyone! In this blog post, we are excited to discuss Lights of Hope, a fundraiser occurring across campuses nationwide. This annual event, organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer
E-Cigarettes: Tobacco Regulation and Products
Hi everyone! As Cancer Action Day events are in full swing, let’s talk about a national priority that has been a priority for years: Tobacco Regulation and Products. Did you
Cancer Action Days
Hello everyone! Beginning this month, ACS CAN Cancer Action Days will be occurring throughout the nations. During these days, volunteers will go to their state capitol and talk with lawmakers