ACS CAN is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
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Ahead of a vote on S2032 in the Senate HHS Committee, ACS CAN and our partners are respectfully urging the @RIHouseofReps to bring H7276 for a vote.
Together, we can ensure more Rhode Islanders can get screened for breast cancer. Thank you! @CBlazejewski @repkazarian
ICYMI: See this story by @LocalEHartley on our event last week calling for the passage of no-cost follow-up breast screenings (H7276 / S2032)
Hear from Aleks C., an advocate from Rumford, on what this means to him:
@CBlazejewski @repkazarian
eastbayri.com/stories/rumfor…?
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ICYMI: See this story by @LocalEHartley on our event last week calling for the passage of no-cost follow-up breast screenings (H7276 / S2032)
Hear from Aleks C., an advocate from Rumford, on what this means to him:
@CBlazejewski @repkazarian
eastbayri.com/stories/rumfor…?
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Hear from a board-certified radiologist on why the @RISenate & @RIHouseofReps must pass S2032 / H7276 this session! This bill would eliminate cost-sharing for vital breast screenings.
RI bill would ensure breast testing not delayed due to cost | Opinion providencejournal.com/story/…
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Click this link below to urge your elected officials to remove patient out-of-pocket costs for critical follow-up breast screenings in Rhode Island. Thank you!
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act.fightcancer.org/a/remove…
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Great to join our friends at the @RILifeSciHub for the opening of Ocean State Labs, RI’s first life science incubator. We are so thrilled for this next chapter of research and innovation in Rhode Island.
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The @BrownUCancer team at Rhode Island Cancer Action Day @ACSCANRI
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Honored to speak alongside legislators and patient advocates about the relief these 3 bills would bring for Rhode Islanders—reducing barriers to care and cancer screening at Rhode Island Cancer Action Day @ACSCANRI
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Mar 27
On Thursday, members of the Senate took part in the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Rhode Island's (@ACSCANRI) 2026 Cancer Action Day at the State House.
Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/sho…
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“According to the American Cancer Society, the incidence rates of colorectal cancer dropped by 1% every year from 2013 until 2022, but that trend was mostly in older adults. For people younger than 50, however, rates have increased by 2.9% every year in the same time frame.”
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What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer? | WPRI.com wpri.com/health/rates-of-col…
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Thank you, @danielgeldredge, for the great story on copay accumulators, why they are harmful to patients in Ohio and for sharing @DrAliqueSays's story. @toledonews
Jan 21
However, she said nobody should have to fight with pharmaceutical or insurance companies to afford life-saving medications in the 1st place. “It’s probably my least favorite part,” said @DrAliqueSays, who holds advanced degrees in public health. @toledonews @danielgeldredge
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Proud to stand with @SenJackReed & @SenWhitehouse & the Protect Our Healthcare Coalition to call for the reinstatement of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits under the ACA, following House passage last week.
It’s time to make premiums more affordable and save our healthcare!
@ACSCAN
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17 Dec 2025
Cancer research saves lives, and the fight against cancer can't wait. @SenWhitehouse , please pass a full-year spending bill NOW to protect and increase funding for lifesaving cancer research and prevention. Advocates with @acscan need you to #ProtectCancerCures.
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17 Dec 2025
We're helping @acscan support lifesaving cancer research and prevention funding for cancer patients, survivors, and families. @SenJackReed, we need your help to pass a full-year spending bill that does this. Time is running out to #ProtectCancerCures.
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2 Oct 2025
Thank you to those who joined us on Tuesday for our 12th Annual Rhode Island Research Breakfast, presented by @womenandinfants. Special thanks to @JoeShekarchi and @Val_Lawson for joining our event, led by our emcee @TedNesi (1/2)
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And special thanks to our keynote speaker, Dr. Jennifer Gass (@womenandinfants) and our wonderful panelists, @DrSGraff (@BrownUCancer) Dr. Robert Ward (@rimirad), Tracy Gelsomino (@womenandinfants), let by @carenewengland VP and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Kevin K. Martins (2/2)
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2 Oct 2025
Wonderful visit by US Congressman @RepGabeAmo at #LegorretaCancerCenter @BrownMedicine @BrownUnivHealth @carenewengland Great opportunity to update on exciting developments in jewelry district, impact of cancer center in RI, device being tested in clinical trial led by @DrSGraff
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1 Oct 2025
Thank you to all who attended our 12th annual Research Breakfast! More than 150 people attended and enjoyed hearing from our legislative partners and Keynote Speaker Jennifer Gass @womenandinfants, as well as a panel discussion on the state of breast cancer in Rhode Island.
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