American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Florida - ACS CAN FL

06/04/2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule on Medicaid work requirements, which makes it more difficult for people who are medically frail—including people with cancer—to be exempt from the work requirements as Congress intended as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

“We are incredibly concerned by the impact this rule could have on those struggling with cancer," says ACS CAN President Lisa A. Lacasse. "The new restrictions link the definition of medical frailty to a person’s ability to work. This would mean cancer patients and survivors who are suffering from debilitating side effects of the disease or treatment would have to officially prove they can’t work, in a process that is likely to be difficult and take a long time."

ACS CAN previously urged CMS to establish strong protections for cancer patients and survivors to minimize coverage loss and ensure the process to qualify for an exemption or meet the work requirement is manageable.
We call on officials at every level of government to clearly communicate these new requirements to Medicaid enrollees to minimize confusion and coverage loss for individuals who remain eligible.

Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/eq2EPzEc

06/04/2026

🎗️ Are You a Cancer Survivor or Cancer Caregiver in North Central Florida? Join us for a FREE community event focused on support, education, and connection! 🎗️

📅 Date: June 19
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: First Baptist Church of Gainesville

✨ Event Highlights:
• Breakout Sessions
• Guest Speaker
• Breakfast & Lunch Provided

🎟️ Register today to save your spot: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5r9rddp

This event is hosted by North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative and WellFlorida Council

05/29/2026

Florida Lawmakers just passed the state budget, including historic funding for the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program at $6 million in recurring funds!

This is a HUGE WIN! Join us in thanking our lawmakers for prioritizing cancer-fighting programs. 🎉

https://act.fightcancer.org/a/thank-florida-lawmakers-funding-mary-brogan

05/21/2026

For America’s brightest scientists, the future of cancer research funding is uncertain right now.

A cancer researcher and ACS CAN advocate put it best:

“We risk losing an entire generation of scientists who have spent years training to tackle some of our most difficult diseases. Once that talent pipeline is disrupted, rebuilding it could take decades.”

Members of Congress are working on their next spending bill now, and for the future of these researchers and future cancer cures, we need it to include an increase in cancer research funding.

Funding uncertainty is already forcing some labs into survival mode.

“This is not a hypothetical future problem; it’s already happening.”

Send a message to your members of Congress today and urge them to prioritize the fight against cancer in this year’s spending bill. It will take you less than a minute with our easy action form, and this is a critical moment for them to hear from you.

ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

05/06/2026

We are honored to be a part of Florida Voices for Health annual summit to and hear from experts on how we can reclaim community in this era of change.

04/27/2026

URGENT ACTION NEEDED:

During the regular session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network worked to oppose legislation that would have weakened vaccine requirements for school entry by allowing parents to opt out for reasons of conscience.

This policy change would likely lower vaccination rates over time, potentially impacting community immunity and putting cancer patients and their families at risk.

While the bill did not pass during the regular session, the Legislature will again be considering it during the upcoming special session, beginning tomorrow. Please take less than 30 seconds and send a message to your legislators letting them know you join ACS CAN in opposing legislative efforts that would weaken immunization policies, putting vulnerable Floridians, including cancer patients and survivors, at risk.

Take Action Here: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/protectimmunity

04/22/2026

This week, we recognize the people who power every win, our Advocates.

You show up.
You speak out.
You push for change when it matters most.

Because of you, policies shift.
Lives are protected.
Progress keeps moving forward.

Thank you for standing with ACS CAN and fighting for a future where we eliminate cancer as we know it, for everyone.

We see your work. We feel your impact. And we’re grateful for you.

04/21/2026

Thank you to all of our Florida Advocates!

Our work would not be possible without the dedicated individuals putting in work across the Sunshine State, in an effort to eliminate cancer as we know it, for everyone!

02/26/2026

Did you get your petition to put healthcare on the ballot yet?? 🙋🏽‍♀️

It’s easy! 💫💫

Go to www.floridadecideshealthcare.org

& we will send you a petition with a return envelope (postage on us!)

Let us know in the comments if you already requested yours 👇