American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Massachusetts - ACS CAN

03/27/2026

We had an incredibly impactful 2026 today! With over 100 advocates in attendance, we made it known that we must expand access to in MA, expand access to in MA, and reduce incidence and death from in the Commonwealth. Thank you to State Representative Meg Kilcoyne, Senator Jake Oliveira, Representative Jessica Giannino, State Representative Hannah Kane, and Representative Carmen Gentile for speaking about the importance of these bills.

We were also honored to present an award posthumously to Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante in recognition of her extraordinary dedication and commitment to fighting for legislation that improves the lives of cancer patients and their families. Thank you to her family and colleagues for attending today and accepting the award.

02/26/2026

In just one month, we'll be at the State House for our annual Lobby Day. We'll be joined by cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates, researchers, healthcare professionals, and legislators to advocate for access to care issues that impact cancer patients in Massachusetts. Join us by registering at: fightcancer.org/masslobbyday.

02/26/2026

Yesterday, we joined forces with Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter to advocate for the expansion of biomarker testing in MA. We are hopeful that we can get the bill passed this year! It would make a big difference in the lives of cancer patients and those with diseases that would benefit from biomarker testing, such as Alzheimer's.

02/03/2026

This wouldn't have been possible without the voices of constituents here in MA! Huge news!

Moments ago, Congress passed the most impactful cancer-fighting bill in years. It happened thanks to cancer advocates like you who refused to back down!

Together, you sent more than 120,000 messages, made phone calls, and took to social media to urge lawmakers to reject cuts and invest in cancer research. They heard you, and they did.

Your advocacy made a difference: This bill becoming law means more people can be screened for cancer earlier, get treatment sooner, and have a better chance to survive and thrive.

Thank you for everything you do. ❤️

01/30/2026

ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

01/23/2026

Please join us on March 26th! Register here: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/2026-acs-can-lobby-day

01/23/2026

The U.S. House of Representatives just voted YES on the year-end spending bill!

Thank you, Representative Richard E Neal, for championing the to support early detection, as well as elevating cancer issues across the board. Your efforts will help ensure patients, survivors, and families benefit from advances in , prevention, and treatment.

ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

01/21/2026

ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

01/20/2026

Join us on Thursday, March 26th for our State Lobby Day at the State House in Boston! This is our largest annual event, bringing together residents of Massachusetts to advocate for policies impacting cancer patients. No experience is necessary, all training, resources, and good will be provided! RSVP today.

ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

12/17/2025

Every breakthrough in cancer treatment and prevention has started with federal funding. We can't jeopardize progress and undermine decades of momentum.

Today, cancer advocates are coming together and urging their Senators to pass a full-year spending bill to .

12/17/2025

Enhanced health care tax credits lower the cost of health insurance for more than 20 million people in America. But these tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. If Congress doesn’t act now, more than 4 million people could lose their health insurance, and costs will skyrocket for millions of others. No family can afford that. It’s time for Congress to do what’s right and extend health care tax credits.

12/02/2025

As we've begun December, we're still working to expand access to here in MA. Thank you to our amazing volunteer advocates & our partners at the Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter for hosting an impactful panel last month!