American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Minnesota - ACS CAN

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Last week, the Minnesota Legislature wrapped up the 2026 Legislative Session, leaving some unfinished business for cancer patients and their families.

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ST. PAUL, Minn.

05/06/2026

The Minnesota House is set to vote on a health bill that could have a big impact on Minnesotans, especially cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers, and not in the way it should.

We're calling on the House to include language that would require some state-regulated health insurers to cover fertility preservation and treatment, including for those who experience medically induced infertility from cancer, and to ensure this bill reduces harm in our Medicaid program as the state implements federal changes.

Take a moment to send a message to your member of the Minnesota house today:

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

04/28/2026

We have great news— our bill that would make sure more folks have access to no-cost cancer screenings for colorectal, breast, cervical, lung, and prostate cancer has been introduced!

It’s no secret that staying on top of your cancer screenings is important. We also know that when people are diagnosed at an earlier stage, they often have treatment that is more successful, less debilitating, less costly, and associated with better survivorship outcomes.

However, we also know that even small out-of-pocket costs prevent many Minnesotans from getting the screenings their doctors recommend.

Send a message to your lawmakers and ask them to support this bill: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/tell-your-lawmakers-weve-got-bill

04/24/2026

We are grateful for our ACS CAN Minnesota volunteers!

04/14/2026

Take a look at the impact you, our ACS CAN Minnesota volunteers, helped make in 2025!

The 2025 report highlights numerous campaigns and advocacy efforts that have touched more than 25 million lives through nationwide work to strengthen cancer prevention, including to***co control, drive efforts toward access to quality, affordable care for all, and accelerate innovation, including in...

03/05/2026

What an amazing day yesterday! Cancer-fighting advocates from all across the state joined us in St. Paul for our 2026 Cancer Action Day. We had countless conversations with lawmakers about the importance of ensuring more Minnesotans have access to no-cost cancer screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung and prostate cancer.

Thank you to our attendees for making your voices heard and helping to educate lawmakers on the importance of this legislation.

12/23/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from ACS CAN Minnesota! ✨

As we reflect on the year, we are deeply grateful for our incredible advocates who continue to stand up for policies that reduce the burden of cancer and create a healthier future for all Minnesotans. Your passion, dedication, and voices make a real difference.

We hope to see you in the New Year at our 2026 Volunteer training on Saturday, January 31 (rsvp at: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/minnesota-2026-volunteer-training) or our Cancer Action Day on Wednesday, March 4 (rsvp at: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/minnesota-cancer-action-day-2026)

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and healthy holiday season and a hopeful New Year. Thank you for all you do! 💙

12/17/2025

Every breakthrough in cancer treatment and prevention has started with federal funding. We can't jeopardize progress and undermine decades of momentum.

Senator Amy Klobuchar, we're urging you to in the full-year spending bill. Minnesotans are counting on you.

12/17/2025

Last week, Jenn, our volunteer State Lead Ambassador, swung by Senator Tina Smith 's St Paul office drop off over a thousand signatures of Minnesotans calling on Congress to fund cancer research and prevention programs at the highest possible level.

Every day that goes by without Congress passing a full-year spending bill is another day lost to expand cancer research to . Senator Tina Smith, please commit to protecting and increasing lifesaving cancer research funding.

Join ACS CAN today by calling on our Senators to at https://act.fightcancer.org/a/senators-pass-spending-bill-protects-and-increases-cancer-research-funding-without-delay