Priscilla Cabral

The Sacramento City Council voted to end an exemption that allowed new tobacco retailers to bypass local restrictions by dedicating a small amount of shelf space to “healthy foods.” More on why we applaud ending this loophole for tobacco sales here: bit.ly/44KdNla

The SF Board of Supervisors Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to continue a proposed ordinance that would have made bar patios smoke-free to protect workers, patrons and nearby residents from secondhand smoke. Read our statement here: bit.ly/3SwnJf1

An alarming trend is surfacing: the re-glamorization of tobacco use, driven by the tobacco industry. Research shows that media exposure to smoking imagery among young people makes them more likely to start using tobacco products like cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

Did you know your vote can save lives? Our nonpartisan electoral program, #CancerVotes, has the power to bring cancer issues to the forefront of elections by working to get candidates on the record about cancer issues. Get involved today ➡️ CancerVotes.org/SignUp

The CA Senate passed the Stop Lung Cancer Early Act, which would help ensure more Californians do not delay or skip medically needed follow-up screenings and diagnostic services due to cost. Our statement release here: bit.ly/4dCXlY2

On May 13, join us online for the #CancerNationalForum. Expert panelists & advocate storytellers will discuss the unique challenges rural communities face in cancer care & what federal actions can be taken to improve #RuralCancerCare & #RuralHealth. RSVP: FightCancer.org/NationalForum

We would love to see where @DrJasmeetBains and @dgvaladao stand on important cancer issues. #CancerVotes

You've been asking for this one for years. We heard you. We announced a change in AP style at the @ACESEditors conference today: It's now healthcare, one word, in all uses. We also changed childcare and daycare, closing them up to one word rather than two. This guidance is live on AP Stylebook Online now.

Former NFL linebacker Chris Draft and ACS CAN CA SLA Laura LaRose are at the State Capitol to testify in support of a bill that could help save lives from lung cancer.

📧@XavierBecerra, @chadbianco, @SteveHiltonx, @katieporterca, @TomSteyer, you’ve got mail! Cancer patients and their families are waiting for you to answer the #CancerVotes questionnaire to tell them where you stand on important cancer issues in CA. Get on the record today!

The President’s new budget proposal calls for cuts to medical research funding, falling short of what patients need & would lead to missed opportunities for cancer breakthroughs. Send a message to your lawmakers urging them to invest in #CancerResearch. act.fightcancer.org/a/presidents-b…

This tax season, Californians can donate to childhood cancer research by simply checking a box (code 448) on their state tax returns. Check out this @smdailypress story about one of our volunteers' work to promote the fund: bit.ly/4uNlC5c

This tax season, Californians can donate any amount to childhood cancer research through a simple checkbox on their 2025 tax return form. Listen to this @KCBSRadio story about how volunteer Sahil Mehta helped make this possible: bit.ly/4sjY4Tv

Proud to welcome Ken Wilkerson to the @ACSCANCA team!

@CPeoplesStokes don't roll back biomarker coverage for Medicaid patients. #NoMedicaidRollback buffalonews.com/opinion/letter…

Hoy, activistas de @ACSCAN_NY se reunieron en el Capitolio de NY para enviar un mensaje claro a los legisladores: no recorten el acceso a las pruebas de biomarcadores, las cuales ayudan a personalizar los tratamientos contra el cáncer. Más info: bit.ly/4kt0MUb

Congress just passed the most impactful cancer-fighting bill in years, thanks to advocates like you! Your advocacy made a difference. This bill means more people can be screened for #cancer earlier, get treatment sooner, and have a better chance to survive & thrive. Thank you ❤️

Hot off the presses @AmericanCancer annual Cancer Statistics Report! Milestone 70% 5-year survival rate for all #cancers combined with largest gains for advanced and fatal cancers. Study led by @rlsiegel25 and @AhJemal. Read here➡️ pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-statist…

We gathered cancer advocates nationwide to share their hope for the future of cancer cures. These hopes can become reality through #CancerResearch. ➡️ Send a message urging members of Congress to prioritize lifesaving cancer research in the spending bill: act.fightcancer.org/a/four-cities-…

Over 50,000 people across the country have signed our petition in support of #CancerResearch funding. ACS CAN volunteers delivered petitions to their lawmakers at their local offices and shared why funding for cancer research matters to them and families everywhere. (1/2)