American Cancer Society

Here’s what a day in the life looks like for a Project ECHO team member. As a colorectal cancer survivor and active volunteer, Allison is still busy advocating and fueling our mission outside of work! We use the ECHO Model to educate public health advocates and health care professionals on best-practice care to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes. You can learn more: https://echo.cancer.org/

Join us for an insightful webinar on the evolving role of palliative care in treating blood cancers. Explore groundbreaking research that's reshaping how we care for patients with hematologic malignancies at every stage of their journey. 🔔 Register now! https://lnkd.in/ehq_a2FC

The U.S. House just voted to make the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history. Lawmakers voted to strip away affordable health insurance from millions of people and increase health care costs. This vote will impact the fight against cancer for years to come. Cancer patients could be kicked off their health insurance, while others who need cancer screenings and preventive care could have to go without. While these cuts are deep and the harm will be significant, ACS CAN advocates fought off deeper cuts and additional damaging policies that would have put affordable health care even further out of reach. As we work to break down the effects of the bill, join us on July 10th for the virtual event “Health Care in Crisis: What Coverage Losses Mean for Cancer Patients and the Road Ahead.” You'll hear from ACS CAN’s President and other experts to learn about the bill, the impact you made, and what happens next. ➡ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/egg3ZRvb #Medicaid #AffordableHealthCare #CancerPatients #HealthInsurance #HealthCoverage

In a victory for the fight against cancer, today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Kennedy v. Braidwood Management case, upholding the provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires most private insurers to cover evidence-based preventive care recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force without patient cost sharing. This critical decision by the Court will help reduce the cancer burden nationwide by protecting affordable access to lifesaving preventive services, including cancer screening and tobacco cessation. ACS CAN and 32 partner organizations representing millions of patients with serious health conditions and thousands of medical professionals applaud this decision. “Research has shown that any out-of-pocket costs can be a deterrent to accessing proven cancer screening, which can be the difference between life and death,” says ACS CAN President Lisa A. Lacasse. “Preventive care and early detection services save lives, are cost-effective, and improve patient outcomes by preventing cancer and detecting it early when it’s more treatable. We urge the Secretary of Health and Human Services to protect patients, uphold science and evidence-based policies, and continue to support coverage and access to no-cost, evidence-based, recommended preventive services.” Read the full statement from the groups: https://lnkd.in/eTQfjnPA #CancerPrevention #CancerScreening #EarlyDetection #CancerAdvocacy

“I wasn’t concern about my diagnosis…I was concerned about not seeing my kid grow up.” American Cancer Society Senior Development Manager Brandon Swain shares his story, and why our mission is more important than ever. Show some love for yourself and your loved ones by making cancer screening a regular part of your life: cancer.org/getscreened

Proud moment in London today as Dr. Ahmedin Jemal, Chief Editor, announced the Cancer Atlas, 4th Edition at the Cancer Research Prevention Conference. This powerful global resource offers data-driven insight into cancer prevention, treatment, and disparities around the world. https://lnkd.in/eEMBphhD

Live from London at the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cancer Prevention Research Conference: Dr. William Dahut unveils a major milestone - the release of the fourth edition of the Cancer Atlas. This essential global resource offers a comprehensive look at cancer trends, prevention, screening, detection, and treatment. Designed to inform and empower everyone from policymakers to physicians. Explore the insights shaping the future of cancer control: https://lnkd.in/eEMBphhD

This morning, Chief Scientific Officer Dr. William Dahut kicked off the Cancer Research Prevention Conference with our partners Cancer Research UK (CRUK)! For 3-days, 500 people will discuss and ideate approaches to global cancer prevention. Read more about our global cancer work: https://lnkd.in/eFm-PyYz

The journey of cancer volunteering requires both heart and perseverance. American Cancer Society volunteer leader Charles Mems shares his wisdom: "Stay the course, ask questions, and find your purpose." His dedication reminds us that meaningful impact comes from passionate commitment and curiosity. Join our community of volunteer leaders making a difference in the fight against cancer. #ACSVolunteer

Our Chief Patient Officer, Arif Kamal MD, MBA, MHS, recently joined thousands of industry leaders at ASCO, the largest #cancer conference in the world.   He breaks down some of the top science and ideas to come out of the conference – including early detection through blood-based methods, advances in cancer treatments, and survivorship – and shares what ACS is doing to contribute to progress in each space. Share in the comments other ways you're seeing knowledge drive action in these areas. #ASCO25