American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Pennsylvania - ACS CAN

08/19/2026

We're grateful to see this important milestone highlighted by The Chestnut Hill Local.

The recent celebration at Philadelphia Hope Lodge recognized leaders who have championed investments in cancer research, patient support, and accessibility improvements that help patients and caregivers. Thank you to Rep. Madeleine Dean, Senator Art Haywood, and Rep. Napoleon Nelson for your continued commitment to those impacted by cancer!

The American Cancer Society honored state Sen. Art Haywood (D-4th District), who represents Northwest Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County, on Aug. 4.

08/12/2026

Join ACS CAN's Black Volunteer Caucus (BVC) affinity group for a virtual film screening of Transforming Our Legacy: A St. Louis Story on Monday, August 17th at 7:30 pm.

This short film from our partners at Transform 314 highlights personal stories of three generations of Black St. Louisans and explores the ways that generations of policies, including segregation and disinvestment, have shaped the city's predominately Black neighborhoods and the health and cancer outcomes of those communities.

The film will be followed by a Q&A with the storytellers from the film.
This call is open to everyone! Register today: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/transforming-our-legacy-st-louis-story

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ACS CAN's Black Volunteer Caucus (BVC) are hosting a nationwide, virtual screening of the short film, Transforming Our Legacy – A St. Louis Story and virtual panel featuring the storytellers from the film.

08/05/2026

Last night, we had the privilege of joining the team at The American Cancer Society AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Philadelphia as they celebrated a new ADA-accessible ramp, helping ensure patients and caregivers can more easily access this incredible home away from home.

We heard inspiring stories, celebrated an important milestone, and learned more about the many ways Hope Lodge supports individuals and families throughout their cancer journey.

Thank you to Rep. Madeleine Dean, the office of Senator Art Haywood, and Rep. Napoleon Nelson for joining the celebration and taking time to connect with those impacted by cancer.

We especially appreciated the opportunity to tour the Lodge with Rep. Dean and learn more about the impact of this vital resource in our community.

Thank you to the Hope Lodge staff, volunteers, advocates, and supporters who make this life-changing work possible.

08/03/2026

Join us Tuesday (tomorrow!) at Hope Lodge in Cheltenham as we celebrate a new ADA-accessible ramp that will help make Hope Lodge more accessible for cancer patients and caregivers.

We'll also come together with cancer survivors, ACS and ACS CAN leaders, and elected officials who have championed policies and funding that advance the fight against cancer.

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Hope Lodge, 110 W. Laurel Ave., Cheltenham, PA

Stay tuned for pictures during and after the event!

07/21/2026

Pennsylvania has important elections coming up this year! The elected officials of these races will impact the fight against cancer for years to come.

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07/20/2026

Exciting updates on our ACS CAN Pennsylvania priorities:

- On June 30th, the Pennsylvania Senate Banking & Insurance Committee unanimously passed legislation that would make colorectal cancer screening timelier and more accessible for Pennsylvanians, lowering the age of screening from 50 to 45, updating our laws with current national guidelines, and making sure this preventative screening comes at no cost to patients. The next step is for the full Senate to take the bill up for a vote, and then it will go to the House for a final vote.

- On July 1st, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would enable cancer patients to access fertility preservation before treatment. The next step is for the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee to schedule the bill for a vote.

- On July 12th, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the 2026-2027 State Budget. The two programs we advocate for—Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection and To***co Control and Prevention—were not subject to any cuts.

Please take a moment to send a thank you message to your elected officials who are supporting these efforts.

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

06/30/2026

This morning, the PA Senate Banking & Insurance Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1123. Next stop is the full Senate for a vote. This bill will ensure younger Pennsylvanians can prevent and catch colorectal cancer early by lowering the age of initial screens from 50 to 45 and updating our laws to reflect current medical guidelines and best practices. With colorectal cancer on the rise in younger adults, it is a timely bill to say the least. Thank you, Rep. Pat Gallagher and Rep. Jordan Harris for sponsoring this legislation and Senator Devlin Robinson for your amendment today, updating the bill with the most recent American Cancer Society guidelines.

06/10/2026

We are grateful to be a part of the Family Care Act Coalition, advocating to establish a Paid Family & Medical Leave Program for all Pennsylvania workers. Cancer care is time-consuming and costly. No one should have to choose between a paycheck and lifesaving care. Thank you Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator Maria Collett for your leadership on SB 906!

06/05/2026

Senator Frank Farry, thank you for your support our policy measures to expand early detection and access to care for all Pennsylvanians!

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