American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates for early detection and prevention policies

“The work that we’re doing is to ensure people have access to care. We want to ensure that people have early detection and prevention services. We want policies that move the needle on mortality from cancer and increased survival rate for all of our communities,” said Dr. Kimberly L. Jeffries Leonard, chair of the board of directors for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.Dr.Jeffries Leonard explains why she and over 700 organization members recently gathered at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) assembled volunteers across the United States for its Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. This event places the people in front of congress members to pass bills and policies to help the battle against cancer. ACS CAN is sharing data and personal stories to relay the message that cancer is everyone’s problem and that the decisions made during this legislative session make a difference in how it is solved.ACS CAN volunteers Mike McColgan and Bonita Sherman walking in the hallway during ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Photo credit The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network“No one is not touched by cancer. The work that we’re doing here at Lobby...