American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is the nation's leading advocacy organization in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN Florida staff and volunteers encourage elected officials to not only talk about fighting cancer but also take real steps towards decreasing the impact of cancer on our state.
Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly involves the use of precision medicine, which uses information about a person’s own genes or proteins to prevent, diagnose or treat diseases like cancer.
TALLAHASSEE, FL – June 2, 2022 – Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the FY 2022 budget, solidifying an increase to $100 million for cancer research centers in the state through the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program and a continued $1.83 million investment to the state’s Mary Brogan Breast and
TALLAHASSEE, FL – March 11, 2022 – The Florida House and Senate finalized the 2022 budget late yesterday, including failing to fully fund the state’s Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program. For over 27 years, the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program has provided
TALLAHASSEE, FL – March 2, 2022 – Today, the Florida House and Senate continued to consolidate their priorities during the 2022 budget conference, including dedicating a total $100 million toward cancer research. The below is a statement on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its annual South Florida policy forum on Friday, December 2, 2022. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical...
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