American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network- West Virginia

06/12/2026

We’re always working to open the door to new policies that reduce the cancer burden! We’d love to have you join us as an advocate! Learn more at fightcancer.org then click my state, & West Virginia!

06/01/2026

Insightful work on the topic of cancer care in rural America.

05/27/2026

Great Letter to Editor by Annette Fetty Santilli. As someone, whose brother passed away from pancreatic cancer, I’m urging
Senator Shelley Moore Capito to remain committed to providing increased funding for cancer research and prevention

As someone whose brother passed away from pancreatic cancer, I’m urging Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to remain committed to providing increased funding for cancer research and prevention. Cancer remains a

05/22/2026

Two of our West Virginia student advocates, Nicole Visan & Brendon Ennis, talked with US Senator Shelley Moore Capito following the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS hearing in DC. We are so proud of our advocates speaking up about the importance of cancer research. Senator, THANK YOU for your support of robust federal cancer research investments!

05/15/2026

A new national ACS CAN study reveals troubling trends about cancer in rural America. Learn more:

A new survey reveals 53% of rural cancer patients struggle with costs, highlighting urgent needs for patient navigation and policy reform.

05/05/2026

Now is the perfect time to get involved! Click https://www.fightcancer.org, then my state, West Virginia, and help us advocate for policies that reduce the cancer burden and end cancer as we know it for everyone!

04/22/2026

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! We love our volunteers and we are so lucky to have them on our team ❤️!

04/17/2026

Now is the time! Take a minute to learn more about your risk for cancer!

April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month!

Did you know research shows that nearly half of all cancers can be linked to risk factors you can change. Take the ACS CancerRisk360 assessment to learn more about what you can change to improve your health and lower your cancer risk.

When you take the assessment, you'll get personalized tips to help you on your journey – not a numerical risk score or level – but clear, practical steps you can take to help reduce your cancer risk. Your path to better health begins at cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/cancer-risk-360.html

04/14/2026

In 2025, thanks to the enormous power of our volunteers, ACS CAN impacted more than 25 million lives through advocacy work! See how our collective voices were the catalyst for lifesaving public policy victories critical to the fight against ➡️ FightCancer.org/Accomplishments. Please consider lending your voice to our efforts! From https://www.fightcancer.org, click my state, then West Virginia to learn more!

ACS CAN makes cancer a top priority for elected officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels.

03/28/2026

The investment of JUUL funds for youth prevention is a game-changer! Thank you West Virginia Legislature for passing the measure and Governor Patrick Morrisey for signing it into law! Charleston Gazette-Mail

The 2026 session of the West Virginia Legislature left plenty to be desired in terms of addressing real problems in the Mountain State. But there are exceptions, including a bill