We’re the @ACSCAN Illinois team working on cancer advocacy issues.
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Jacob, a two-time Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor who was diagnosed at ages 3 & 9, met with the Illinois congressional delegation to urge them to support policies that increase $$ for cancer research and prevention programs. #CancerLobbyDay @PatchIllinois tinyurl.com/y95pccyc
Residents can decorate and light bags in honor or memory of people who have faced cancer at a #LightsofHope event. The event, organized by local cancer advocate Jesse Arellano and the @ACSCAN, is set to begin at 4 p.m., according to a news release. @shawlocalnews
“@ACSCAN will continue urging lawmakers at all levels of government to improve access to comprehensive health insurance,” said @LLacasseACSCAN, president of ACS CAN. @ChiDefender chicagodefender.com/study-sh…
The @ACSCAN thanks @SenatorMorrison & @Repevans33 for championing this effort & those who voted for the legislation. We urge @GovPritzker to quickly sign this into law so IL can take this significant step towards improving health outcomes. @CitizenNewsNow citizennewspapergroup.com/ne…
The General Assembly also passed SB 3509, which the @ACSCAN said can improve access to biomarker testing and precision treatments. This year’s bill expands Illinois’ existing biomarker coverage. @CrainsChicago chicagobusiness.com/health-c…
“We are allowing more people to have access to precision targeted individualized treatment, especially for cancer,” said Ally Lopshire, @ACSCAN. Now, the bill is sitting on @GovPritzker's desk waiting approval. @KHQA khqa.com/news/local/illinois…
The @ACSCAN thanks @SenatorMorrison & @Repevans33 for championing this effort & all those who voted for the legislation. We urge @GovPritzker to sign this legislation into law so that IL can take this significant step towards improving health outcomes." fightcancer.org/releases/ill…
Cancer patients, survivors & caregivers from across IL traveled to the Statehouse to meet with elected officials during Cancer Action Day. They wore their “suits and sneakers” to ask lawmakers to hit the ground running to make cancer a policy priority. fightcancer.org/releases/cou…
This afternoon, the Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 3509, which would improve access to biomarker testing, a game-changer in the fight against cancer and other conditions, and an essential step toward accessing precision treatments. fightcancer.org/releases/sen…
.@ACSCAN advocates are calling on lawmakers to keep funding for colorectal cancer screenings as part of ongoing state budget discussions. @HealthNewsIll healthnewsillinois.com/2026/…
On the Record: Colorectal cancer awareness advocates, @ACSCAN, urge additional screening funding in Illinois @cameronmaineTV @WMBDNews youtube.com/watch?v=RSR6xisX…
As we mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, @ACSCAN thanks @GovPritzker for prioritizing colorectal cancer control $$ in his budget proposal & urges legislators to prioritize passing a budget that includes funding to ease the burden of cancer. @wmixradio wmix94.com/2026/03/23/colore…
"As a colorectal cancer survivor, I can tell you firsthand how critical screenings are,” said Folie. “I urge lawmakers to follow @GovPritzker's lead & allocate additional $$ to the colorectal cancer screening program—screenings save lives.” @X95radio x95radio.com/2026/03/23/colo…
As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is marked, @ACSCAN thanks @GovPritzker for prioritizing colorectal cancer screening $$ in his budget proposal & urges legislators to follow suit by including $2 mil for colorectal & lung cancer screenings @NatlToday nationaltoday.com/us/il/spri…
As we mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the @ACSCAN thanks @GovPritzker for prioritizing colorectal cancer control funding in his budget proposal & urges legislators to prioritize passing a budget that includes funding to ease the burden of cancer. fightcancer.org/releases/col…
Cancer research saves lives, and the fight against cancer can't wait.
@SenatorDurbin @SenDuckworth, please pass a full-year spending bill NOW to protect and increase funding for lifesaving cancer research and prevention.
Illinoisans are counting on you to #ProtectCancerCures
I know @RepBillFoster has been a champion for cancer research funding, from his perspective as a scientist & as someone who has a loved one face cancer. I hope he can work to convince more of his colleagues to support lifesaving research. @chicagotribune chicagotribune.com/2025/07/0…
URGENT: The Senate will soon begin debating the bill that includes the largest cut to #Medicaid in history & will kick nearly 11 million off health insurance.
Join us & send a message urging @SenatorDurbin @SenDuckworth to vote NO: go.fightcancer.org/ProtectAf…
#ProtectAffordableCare
The proposed cuts in the budget bill go well beyond Medicaid. This bill would raise health care costs for everyone, even those with private insurance. @SenatorDurbin & @SenDuckworth , I'm urging you to vote NO. #ProtectAffordableCare #ProtectMedicaid
The cost of health care is already too high for too many. The bill that passed the House would terminate health care for millions & raise health care costs for us all. We're urging @SenatorDurbin & @SenDuckworth to vote NO on these attacks. #ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare
