American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the non-profit, non-partisan sister advocacy organization 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.

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American Cancer Society's Relay For Life

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I have joined one of my friends team for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. I would like for any f you out there to help the cause. I know the blogosphere did a good job for Fred and I know that they can do a good job for a worthwhile charity. Please help us out. Dear Family and Friends, I’ve decided to take action against cancer by participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® event right here in my community. Relay For Life® is about celebration, remembrance... Read Full Story

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Welcome to our blog about American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

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This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist's cap... Read Full Story

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The illiterate patient

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Have you ever been exhausted after an appointment with one of your doctors? Well maybe it’s not just our emotions, maybe it’s the fact that we’re working up quite the learning curve. According to the The News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research just 12 percent of Americans have the health literacy skills needed to get and use health information to make health care decisions. They include weighing the risks and benefits of different treatments, knowing how to calculate... Read Full Story

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