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Texas American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - Together Texans CAN Fight Back Against Cancer www.fightcancer.org/action/tx

Mission
ACS CAN is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization that is working everyday to make cancer a national priority. Company Overview
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through voter education and issue campaigns aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to support laws and policies that will help people fight cancer. Many of the most important health care decisions about cancer are made by your state legislature, in Congress and in the White House. ACS CAN empowers regular people to be part of the growing national movement that is fighting back against cancer. Texas ACS CAN is working for a healthier Texas by advocating on a variety of issues, including:

• Smoke-Free Texas
• The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
• Tobacco cessation and prevention programs
• Cancer screening requirements for health insurance
• Breast and cervical cancer screening access for at-risk women in Texas
• Obesity, nutrition and physical activity in schools

10/14/2026

Cancer isn’t just a statistic on a piece of paper. It’s personal. It’s real life. Has your life been impacted by cancer? We want to hear from you. Add your story to protect life-saving programs and inspire others to act. Your story makes a difference. Link in the comments to share your story.

10/13/2026

Last week, the ACS CAN Texas team was proud to attend the CPRIT Innovations Conference and connect with the researchers, leaders, and innovators driving progress against cancer here in Texas. The messages on ACS CAN’s HOPE Wall were a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

What gives you hope? Tell us in the comments below.

10/06/2026

Breakthrough cancer research is happening right here in Texas with top scientists and innovation that saves lives. Link in the comments to learn more about the work that is being done.

09/30/2026

Last week, our volunteers and staff attended as part of our program! On Thursday, we heard James Talarico speak in a one-on-one session. We wish we’d been able to ask a question but were glad to hear him mention cancer issues during the discussion. On Friday, we attended a panel discussion with Bobby Pulido, during which two of our volunteers asked him questions about important cancer issues. Mr. Pulido, thank you for your commitment to support increasing federal cancer research funding, if elected, and for discussing the importance of access to affordable health care.

On Saturday, we attended a panel with Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, Christian D. Menefee and Pete Sessions. We’re grateful they discussed the importance of cancer research funding in addition to other cancer issues. We also attended a session with Michael McCaul, who is ending 22 years of service in Congress this year. One of our volunteers was given the opportunity to thank Congressman Michael McCaul for his years of dedication to the fight against cancer, and championing federal investments in childhood cancer research.

We invite all candidates running for federal office in Texas to sign the and commit to making cancer a national priority, if elected. For more information about the promise and to see which candidates have signed, please visit www.fightcancer.org/cancer-promise.

09/25/2026

ACS CAN joins Texans in mourning the loss of former state Rep. Garnet Coleman, who passed away on Wednesday.

During his more than two decades of service in the Texas House, Coleman was a champion for protecting public health and a driving force behind policies to reduce the cancer burden statewide. In 2007, he played a critical role in developing legislation that led to the creation of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), and he helped establish the Children’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program in Texas which continues to provide free or low-cost healthcare coverage for millions of children across the state.

Former state Rep. Coleman led with compassion and commitment to his community, and we are certain his legacy will continue to impact generations of Texans. ACS CAN sends its deepest condolences to his loved ones at this difficult time.

09/24/2026

We are honored to welcome Dr. Atul Varadhachary, managing partner at Fannin to the September CPRIT lunch & learn.

In his role at Fannin, Dr. Varadhachary has managed multiple programs and spinouts at various stages of development ranging from commercial to discovery. He has held Adjunct Professor appointments at Rice University, the Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas.

Join us on September 30th as Dr. Varadhachary shares his expertise and perspective on the future of cancer research and patient care for Texas children.

Learn more and register: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/cpritseptember

09/23/2026

This week, ACS CAN Texas testified at the Capitol in support of fully funding the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) at $300 million per year. Thank you to ACS CAN staff, James Gray, and State Lead volunteer, Franklin Bush, and other CPRIT advocates, for your impactful testimony urging support of CPRIT.

09/22/2026

Thank you, Rep. Charles Cunningham, for meeting with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Texas - ACS CAN volunteers and staff to discuss our legislative priorities for the 2027 Texas Legislative Session.

09/18/2026

Blue Skies and Blue Shirts 🩵💫
What a beautiful day on Capitol Hill with our incredible Texas cancer advocates!

Advocates met with lawmakers and their offices throughout the day to urge them to prioritize the highest possible funding increases for and prevention programs and to cosponsor the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which would make it easier for patients to participate in .

09/15/2026

Thank you to Ted from Rep McCaul’s office for meeting with advocates from Texas! We had a great discussion about increasing funding for and co-sponsoring the Clinical Trials Modernization Act!

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