@Acscansc

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Volunteer advocates fighting cancer through policy change.

 Columbia, SC
acscan.org/states/south-carolina
Joined September 2014
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A new FDA policy allows e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches—including kid-friendly flavors—to be sold without the scientific review and marketing authorization required by law. This threatens our hard-won progress reducing youth tobacco use.
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A longtime champion for cancer and biomedical research, Sen. Lindsey Graham helped advance efforts in the fight against cancer, impacting patients and families in South Carolina and across the country. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and staff.
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Thank you @SenatorTimScott for introducing the Clinical Trial Modernization Act! #ClinicalTrials are critical to advancing cancer treatments that can improve survival & quality of life for patients. Cancer advocates in SC are grateful for your bipartisan leadership. #TrialsForAll
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network@ACSCANMay 5
The Clinical Trial Modernization Act was recently introduced in the Senate. The bill would help reduce cost & geographic barriers, making it easier for patients to take part in #ClinicalTrials. This is essential to reducing the cancer burden for everyone. fightcancer.org/releases/bip…

Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Clinical Trials

A new bill that would improve access to clinical trials was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. Sponsored by Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), the Clinical Trial Modernization

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Will lawmakers continue to support Big Tobacco over health advocates?
Post and Courier Columbia@PCColumbiaFeb 28
Scoppe: Bombshell hits SC supporters as they sort through heated-tobacco claims trib.al/OY0WtoQ

Scoppe: Bombshell hits SC supporters as they sort through heated-tobacco claims

S.C. legislators were close to imposing what they thought was a new tax on a weird kind of cigarette when they learned heated tobacco products are already subject to tax, and the bill would slash it.

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Join us for an exciting day of advocacy in Columbia at the State House on Wednesday, March 4. Lace up your sneakers and let's fight cancer together!
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RSVP here: act.fightcancer.org/a/2026-s…
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Big Tobacco is absolutely pushing the vape registry bill moving in the SC House @SCHouseGOP @SCHouseDems It will do nothing to prevent youth from starting tobacco or help adults quit. We have to stop believing the lies from Big Tobacco if we sincerely want to protect children.
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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-c…
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Every breakthrough in cancer treatment and prevention has started with federal funding. We can't jeopardize progress and undermine decades of momentum. @LindseyGrahamSC , we're urging you to #ProtectCancerCures in the full-year spending bill.
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It was a beautiful morning at The Ann Riley Pink Tea. @syllestedavis @henrymcmaster Access to Care is crucial to our state.
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@RKirbySC … we found your tag! Thank you too sir!!
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Breaking: #MCEDAct just passed @WaysandMeansGOP @WaysMeansCmte unanimously! Thank you to Chairman @RepJasonSmith and Ranking Member @RepRichardNeal for your support, and to @RepArrington and @RepTeriSewell for introducing this critical legislation. #CancerLobbyDay (1/2)
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Dr Jim Weeks, a breast cancer survivor from Spartanburg was honored in DC this week. @RepTimmons we are counting on you to support the MCED bill to detect cancer early!
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Thank you Senator @LindseyGrahamSC and staff for meeting with our team today about the importance of cancer research funding and the health tax credits. #CancerLobbyDay
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The team is ready for @ACSCAN #CancerActionDay
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Thank you to Ian for sharing your story and perspective on cancer research funding during today’s panel discussion. #CancerLobbyDay
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Thank you @SenatorTimScott for signing a July 24 14 member letter to @WHOMB asking for proper disbursement of appropriated FY25 @NIH research funds. This funding is crucial in the fight against cancer nationwide. We hope we can count on you to #ProtectCancerCures in FY26, too.
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ACS CAN South Carolina retweeted
Lisa Lacasse@LLacasseACSCAN22 May 2025
1/3 The House passed a bill cutting Medicaid funding by an est. $715 billion. If approved by the Senate, these cuts will raise health care costs, negatively impact state budgets & deny affordable health care to at least 8.6M people, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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The House is expected to vote this week on a bill that would cut #Medicaid by $715 billion & kick 8.6 million people off their insurance. Send a message to your Rep. & urge them to vote NO. #CutsHaveConsequences for cancer patients, children & more. act.fightcancer.org/a/they-v…
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Yesterday @HouseCommerce and @EnergyCommerce passed a bill that would make devastating cuts to #Medicaid. @RussellFrySC we are disappointed in your vote. Please stand up to #ProtectMedicaid for South Carolinians and cancer patients when this bill comes to the floor.
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