American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Rhode Island - ACS CAN

06/03/2026

Hear from a board-certified radiologist on why the Rhode Island Senate & Rhode Island House of Representatives must pass S2032 / H7276 this session! This bill would eliminate cost-sharing for vital follow-up breast screenings.

Ahead of our event in the State House Library tomorrow, ACS CAN and our partners respectfully ask Sen. President Lawson and Speaker Blazejewski to pass S2032 / H7276.

Thank you to Rep Fogarty & Sen Zurier for leading the charge!

Bill would ensure breast testing not delayed due to cost | Opinion

A Rhode Island radiologist explains how high costs for follow-up breast imaging delay critical cancer diagnoses.

05/29/2026

As we head into the days of Rhode Island’s legislative session, you can help us ease the costly burden of cancer screening on Rhode Islanders.

Click the link below to urge your elected officials to remove patient out-of-pocket costs for critical follow-up breast screenings in Rhode Island. Thank you!

It’s time for our lawmakers to act to remove barriers, like cost, to critical follow-up breast cancer screenings for Rhode Islanders.

04/20/2026

Thank you for your tireless energy, your passion, and your commitment to a future without cancer. We couldn't do this without you!

03/28/2026

Thank you for your incredible efforts, and for being such a tremendous advocate for cancer patients and their families across Rhode Island Lammis Vargas for Senate District 28!

03/26/2026

We did it! We made a difference and advocated for better access to healthcare for Rhode Islanders at our Cancer Action Day! After a successful CAD, Paul Adam and Ryan Strik testified in support of our co-pay bill. It passed out of committee and will now head to the Senate floor. Thank you to all the volunteers. I am amazed at the empathy, persistence, and preparedness you all have in the fight to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

03/16/2026

Together we will fill the halls of the State House with people just like you—cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and volunteers— and urge legislators to pass legislation to ease the burden of cancer for all Rhode Islanders. Join Us on March 26th for our Day of Action at the capitol! https://www.fightcancer.org/.../rhode-island-2026-cancer...

03/04/2026

Together we will fill the halls of the State House with people just like you—cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and volunteers— and urge legislators to pass legislation to ease the burden of cancer for all Rhode Islanders. Join Us on March 26th for our Day of Action at the capitol! https://www.fightcancer.org/events/rhode-island-2026-cancer-action-day

02/03/2026

Moments ago, Congress passed the most impactful cancer-fighting bill in years. It happened thanks to cancer advocates like you who refused to back down!

Together, you sent more than 120,000 messages, made phone calls, and took to social media to urge lawmakers to reject cuts and invest in cancer research. They heard you, and they did.

Your advocacy made a difference: This bill becoming law means more people can be screened for cancer earlier, get treatment sooner, and have a better chance to survive and thrive.

Thank you for everything you do. ❤️

01/20/2026

Grab your favorite seat and warm drink as you're invited to our Annual Virtual Summit on Saturday, January 31st. We are making it easy to stay informed and involved without leaving the house. Join us for a two-hour session as we dive into the RI legislative session, outline our state priorities, and share how you can help during Cancer Action Week. Let's make an impact together!

https://act.fightcancer.org/a/ri-26-volunteer-summit

01/12/2026

Proud to stand with Senator Jack Reed & Senator Sheldon Whitehouse & the Protect Our Healthcare Coalition to call for the reinstatement of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits under the ACA, following House passage last week.

It’s time to make premiums more affordable and save our healthcare!

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