American Cancer Society

We’re thrilled to welcome Shane Jacobson as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)! Jacobson brings a wealth of experience, a bold strategic vision, and a deep commitment to our work to end cancer as we know it. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Wayne Frederick for his steady leadership during this transition. Join us in welcoming Shane to the ACS family! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dytDYmJi

This World Lung Cancer Day Arif Kamal MD, MBA, MHS talks about how environmental factors, such as radon gas, can impact risk and shares what to know about screening guidelines. Learn more and find resources to help quit smoking at cancer.org/lungcancer.

This August, during Make-A-Will Month, take a moment to think about the legacy you want to leave behind. Your will is more than a legal document. It's your story, your values, and your vision for the future. By including the American Cancer Society in your plans, you can help ensure that the fight to end cancer continues — for everyone. 💙 Let your impact live on. Learn how to get started: cancer.org/PlannedGiving

True leadership starts with listening. Our volunteer Bearta shares wisdom that every effective leader understands: before we act, we must truly hear what's needed. This servant leadership mindset is what drives meaningful change in the fight against cancer—volunteers who listen first, then respond with purpose and impact. Ready to lead with purpose? Join over a million volunteers who are making a difference in cancer patients’ lives. Visit https://bit.ly/4liKnkA to discover how your unique skills can help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. #ACSVolunteer

Barriers like transportation and lodging impact clinical trial enrollment. How can we increase enrollment rates? How does AI play into all of this? Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, our Senior Vice President of Cancer Care Support, shares how we’re making a difference through ACS ACTS™. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGKyxXbD

Here’s what a day in the life looks like for a Project ECHO team member. As a colorectal cancer survivor and active volunteer, Allison is still busy advocating and fueling our mission outside of work! We use the ECHO Model to educate public health advocates and health care professionals on best-practice care to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes. You can learn more: https://echo.cancer.org/

Join us for an insightful webinar on the evolving role of palliative care in treating blood cancers. Explore groundbreaking research that's reshaping how we care for patients with hematologic malignancies at every stage of their journey. 🔔 Register now! https://lnkd.in/ehq_a2FC

The U.S. House just voted to make the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history. Lawmakers voted to strip away affordable health insurance from millions of people and increase health care costs. This vote will impact the fight against cancer for years to come. Cancer patients could be kicked off their health insurance, while others who need cancer screenings and preventive care could have to go without. While these cuts are deep and the harm will be significant, ACS CAN advocates fought off deeper cuts and additional damaging policies that would have put affordable health care even further out of reach. As we work to break down the effects of the bill, join us on July 10th for the virtual event “Health Care in Crisis: What Coverage Losses Mean for Cancer Patients and the Road Ahead.” You'll hear from ACS CAN’s President and other experts to learn about the bill, the impact you made, and what happens next. ➡ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/egg3ZRvb #Medicaid #AffordableHealthCare #CancerPatients #HealthInsurance #HealthCoverage

In a victory for the fight against cancer, today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Kennedy v. Braidwood Management case, upholding the provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires most private insurers to cover evidence-based preventive care recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force without patient cost sharing. This critical decision by the Court will help reduce the cancer burden nationwide by protecting affordable access to lifesaving preventive services, including cancer screening and tobacco cessation. ACS CAN and 32 partner organizations representing millions of patients with serious health conditions and thousands of medical professionals applaud this decision. “Research has shown that any out-of-pocket costs can be a deterrent to accessing proven cancer screening, which can be the difference between life and death,” says ACS CAN President Lisa A. Lacasse. “Preventive care and early detection services save lives, are cost-effective, and improve patient outcomes by preventing cancer and detecting it early when it’s more treatable. We urge the Secretary of Health and Human Services to protect patients, uphold science and evidence-based policies, and continue to support coverage and access to no-cost, evidence-based, recommended preventive services.” Read the full statement from the groups: https://lnkd.in/eTQfjnPA #CancerPrevention #CancerScreening #EarlyDetection #CancerAdvocacy

“I wasn’t concern about my diagnosis…I was concerned about not seeing my kid grow up.” American Cancer Society Senior Development Manager Brandon Swain shares his story, and why our mission is more important than ever. Show some love for yourself and your loved ones by making cancer screening a regular part of your life: cancer.org/getscreened