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Welcome to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Arizona page! ACS CAN is a grassroots organization that works for a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer through public policy. Decisions that impact the lives of cancer patients and the fight against cancer take place not only in doctors’ offices, but in the halls of Congress.

ACS CAN and our volunteer advocates talk to lawmakers at the federal level in Washington DC, the state level here in Arizona, and the local level in communities across our state. ACS CAN works in Arizona to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top legislative priority. Your voice can make a difference!

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AZ: End The Sale Of Flavored Tobacco In Tempe

On Friday June 24th, the Tempe City Council will consider an ordinance to end the sale of flavored tobacco products  – and set an example for the rest of Arizona to follow. Send a message to the City Council today asking them to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Tempe. 

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Arizona Cancer Patients, Survivors and Advocates Tell Congress the Time to Make Health Care More Affordable is Past Due

June 3, 2022
Arizona

Photos of the event here . Phoenix , Ariz. – Last night, cancer advocates in Phoenix kicked off National Cancer Survivor Month with an important message to Congress: affordable cancer care is PAST DUE. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers gathered on Thursday for an evening

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing that Can Match Patients with Most Effective Treatments

May 6, 2022
Arizona

Governor Ducey signed legislation that will ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid. The new law will enable more Arizonans to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to improved survival, better quality of life.

Arizona Cancer Advocates Rally at Capitol for Increased Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments

March 14, 2022
Arizona

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across Arizona rallied at the State Capitol Monday to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. Biomarker testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients.

Arizona House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments

February 24, 2022
Arizona

The House of Representatives passed legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. House Bill 2144 aims to enable more Arizonans to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments.

Arizona Events

September 21, 2022
Phoenix, AZ

AZ: 2022 Cancer Summit

Summit Focus | Gaining access to health care through policy: What’s Next? Register here today! Registration: 7:30am, Program 8:00am The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its 11th annual Arizona Cancer Summit in September with an anticipated audience of 100 cancer advocates, public health...

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State Contacts

Hannah Scott
Arizona Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
520.441.6372
Brian Hummell
Arizona Government Relations Director
[email protected]
602.586.7414
Priscilla Cabral-Perez
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
720.524.5440

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