Lisa Lacasse
@llacasseacscan.bsky.social
President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Cancer Fighting Advocate. Mom to gang of 4.
Thrilled to see the House pass the spending bill that supports our cancer priorities!
We thank lawmakers for making a bipartisan commitment to improve outcomes for cancer patients, survivors & families through #CancerResearch, early detection & more. This will save more lives.
We thank lawmakers for making a bipartisan commitment to improve outcomes for cancer patients, survivors & families through #CancerResearch, early detection & more. This will save more lives.
The House just voted YES on the spending bill!
Grateful to lawmakers for advancing a powerful package that supports #CancerResearch and prevention through funding for the NIH, the NCI + more, and #EarlyDetection through the #MCEDAct.
The bill now goes to the Senate for a vote next week.
Grateful to lawmakers for advancing a powerful package that supports #CancerResearch and prevention through funding for the NIH, the NCI + more, and #EarlyDetection through the #MCEDAct.
The bill now goes to the Senate for a vote next week.
The House is expected to vote on a spending bill this week that brings us closer to new treatments, earlier detection & more lives saved from cancer. But only if lawmakers follow through.
Send a message to your Representative now urging them to pass this bill ⬇️ Make sure they know where you stand!
Send a message to your Representative now urging them to pass this bill ⬇️ Make sure they know where you stand!
January 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Thrilled to see the House pass the spending bill that supports our cancer priorities!
We thank lawmakers for making a bipartisan commitment to improve outcomes for cancer patients, survivors & families through #CancerResearch, early detection & more. This will save more lives.
We thank lawmakers for making a bipartisan commitment to improve outcomes for cancer patients, survivors & families through #CancerResearch, early detection & more. This will save more lives.
Reposted by Lisa Lacasse
We gathered cancer advocates nationwide to share their hope for the future of cancer cures. These hopes can become a reality via #CancerResearch.
That’s why we need Congress to act. Send a message urging them to prioritize lifesaving cancer research in the spending bill: go.fightcancer.org/4qqhK7W
That’s why we need Congress to act. Send a message urging them to prioritize lifesaving cancer research in the spending bill: go.fightcancer.org/4qqhK7W
January 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
We gathered cancer advocates nationwide to share their hope for the future of cancer cures. These hopes can become a reality via #CancerResearch.
That’s why we need Congress to act. Send a message urging them to prioritize lifesaving cancer research in the spending bill: go.fightcancer.org/4qqhK7W
That’s why we need Congress to act. Send a message urging them to prioritize lifesaving cancer research in the spending bill: go.fightcancer.org/4qqhK7W
From petitions to Hope from Coast-to-Coast events,
@acscan.bsky.social continues to drive change for cancer patients, survivors & families. In 2026, let’s keep the momentum for research & prevention funding strong. Take action: act.fightcancer.org/a/urge-congr...
@acscan.bsky.social continues to drive change for cancer patients, survivors & families. In 2026, let’s keep the momentum for research & prevention funding strong. Take action: act.fightcancer.org/a/urge-congr...
Urge Congress to protect and increase funding for lifesaving cancer research
ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.
act.fightcancer.org
January 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM
From petitions to Hope from Coast-to-Coast events,
@acscan.bsky.social continues to drive change for cancer patients, survivors & families. In 2026, let’s keep the momentum for research & prevention funding strong. Take action: act.fightcancer.org/a/urge-congr...
@acscan.bsky.social continues to drive change for cancer patients, survivors & families. In 2026, let’s keep the momentum for research & prevention funding strong. Take action: act.fightcancer.org/a/urge-congr...
Proud that @acscan.bsky.social was once again recognized on
@thehill.com's Top Lobbyists list, a recognition that speaks volumes about the power of our volunteers & team who work to ensure the voices of cancer patients, survivors & their families are heard by lawmakers. thehill.com/homenews/563...
@thehill.com's Top Lobbyists list, a recognition that speaks volumes about the power of our volunteers & team who work to ensure the voices of cancer patients, survivors & their families are heard by lawmakers. thehill.com/homenews/563...
thehill.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Proud that @acscan.bsky.social was once again recognized on
@thehill.com's Top Lobbyists list, a recognition that speaks volumes about the power of our volunteers & team who work to ensure the voices of cancer patients, survivors & their families are heard by lawmakers. thehill.com/homenews/563...
@thehill.com's Top Lobbyists list, a recognition that speaks volumes about the power of our volunteers & team who work to ensure the voices of cancer patients, survivors & their families are heard by lawmakers. thehill.com/homenews/563...
Reposted by Lisa Lacasse
Over 50,000 people have signed our petition in support of #CancerResearch funding. ACS CAN volunteers delivered petitions to lawmakers at their local offices & shared why this funding matters. Congress must pass a full-year spending bill that protects & increases cancer research & prevention funding
Cancer advocates deliver petition signatures to Congress
YouTube video by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Over 50,000 people have signed our petition in support of #CancerResearch funding. ACS CAN volunteers delivered petitions to lawmakers at their local offices & shared why this funding matters. Congress must pass a full-year spending bill that protects & increases cancer research & prevention funding
Breakfast with incredible @acscan.bsky.social staff members from Ohio! I truly appreciate all the effort you put into cancer advocacy. Your dedication inspires me, and I can't imagine a better way to start my day!
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Breakfast with incredible @acscan.bsky.social staff members from Ohio! I truly appreciate all the effort you put into cancer advocacy. Your dedication inspires me, and I can't imagine a better way to start my day!
“Seven hundred of us going up to the Hill today - you could just feel the sense of everybody just stronger together," says Lexy Mealing, an @acscan.bsky.social volunteer.
ICYMI, check out this @npr.org story for more on #CancerLobbyDay!
www.npr.org/2025/10/18/n...
ICYMI, check out this @npr.org story for more on #CancerLobbyDay!
www.npr.org/2025/10/18/n...
Volunteers advocating for Cancer support visit members of the House and Senate
Advocates for cancer research and resources put aside political differences to lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
www.npr.org
October 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Seven hundred of us going up to the Hill today - you could just feel the sense of everybody just stronger together," says Lexy Mealing, an @acscan.bsky.social volunteer.
ICYMI, check out this @npr.org story for more on #CancerLobbyDay!
www.npr.org/2025/10/18/n...
ICYMI, check out this @npr.org story for more on #CancerLobbyDay!
www.npr.org/2025/10/18/n...
I’m so proud of @acscan.bsky.social advocates nationwide for making the #MCED Act the most supported bill in Congress!
Your stories really do have power. They open doors, change minds, and impact policy decisions at every level. Thank you for showing up and elevating your all-important voice.
Your stories really do have power. They open doors, change minds, and impact policy decisions at every level. Thank you for showing up and elevating your all-important voice.
We're celebrating an incredible milestone: the #MCEDAct is now the most-supported bill in Congress!
If passed, it could help #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
With 386 cosponsors across the House and Senate, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to pass this bill.
If passed, it could help #EarlyDetection tests reach more people who need them.
With 386 cosponsors across the House and Senate, there's overwhelming bipartisan support to pass this bill.
October 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I’m so proud of @acscan.bsky.social advocates nationwide for making the #MCED Act the most supported bill in Congress!
Your stories really do have power. They open doors, change minds, and impact policy decisions at every level. Thank you for showing up and elevating your all-important voice.
Your stories really do have power. They open doors, change minds, and impact policy decisions at every level. Thank you for showing up and elevating your all-important voice.
Every Lights of Hope bag represents a person, a friend, a family member, a loved one touched by cancer. Grateful for the power of our advocates to bring these stories into action to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. #LightsofHope #CancerLobbyDay
September 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Every Lights of Hope bag represents a person, a friend, a family member, a loved one touched by cancer. Grateful for the power of our advocates to bring these stories into action to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. #LightsofHope #CancerLobbyDay
We’re on the Hill to #ProtectCancerCures! #CancerLobbyDay
September 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We’re on the Hill to #ProtectCancerCures! #CancerLobbyDay
Shoutout @acscan.bsky.social federal advocacy team! Together, we urge Congress to:
1) Support the highest possible funding for cancer research and prevention
2) Pass the #MCED Screening Coverage Act
3) Extend health care tax credits
See you on the Hill! #CancerLobbyDay
1) Support the highest possible funding for cancer research and prevention
2) Pass the #MCED Screening Coverage Act
3) Extend health care tax credits
See you on the Hill! #CancerLobbyDay
September 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Shoutout @acscan.bsky.social federal advocacy team! Together, we urge Congress to:
1) Support the highest possible funding for cancer research and prevention
2) Pass the #MCED Screening Coverage Act
3) Extend health care tax credits
See you on the Hill! #CancerLobbyDay
1) Support the highest possible funding for cancer research and prevention
2) Pass the #MCED Screening Coverage Act
3) Extend health care tax credits
See you on the Hill! #CancerLobbyDay
Visit our brand-new Voices of Cancer Research site to hear directly from the people whose lives would be impacted by funding cuts.
Federal funding for cancer research is at risk. Members of Congress need to be reminded that this funding isn’t just numbers on a page—it’s about real lives.
From patients to survivors, researchers to caregivers, see the stories of those impacted by #CancerResearch ⬇️
From patients to survivors, researchers to caregivers, see the stories of those impacted by #CancerResearch ⬇️
Voices of Cancer Research
Cancer research funding is at risk. See the stories of those impacted by research.
fightcancer.org
September 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Visit our brand-new Voices of Cancer Research site to hear directly from the people whose lives would be impacted by funding cuts.
@acscan.bsky.social urges Congress to pass the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. #MCED tests could be a major breakthrough in reducing the cancer burden—but only if people can access them.
Did you know that scientists are developing new, simple blood tests that will screen for dozens of cancers at once?
Diagnosing cancer early, when it’s easier to treat, can save lives. That’s why these multi-cancer early detection (#MCED) tests hold so much promise. (1/2)
Diagnosing cancer early, when it’s easier to treat, can save lives. That’s why these multi-cancer early detection (#MCED) tests hold so much promise. (1/2)
September 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
@acscan.bsky.social urges Congress to pass the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. #MCED tests could be a major breakthrough in reducing the cancer burden—but only if people can access them.
Both education about and access to personalized cancer care are critical. A new @acscan.bsky.social study shows many patients aren’t aware of the benefits of pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing—a tool that can improve treatment and reduce adverse reactions. www.fightcancer.org/releases/new...
New Study Underscores Importance of Pharmacogenomic Testing to Patients and Finds Many Aren’t Aware of the Benefits
A new ACS CAN study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds many patients aren’t made aware of the importance of pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing. A form of biomarker tes...
www.fightcancer.org
August 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Both education about and access to personalized cancer care are critical. A new @acscan.bsky.social study shows many patients aren’t aware of the benefits of pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing—a tool that can improve treatment and reduce adverse reactions. www.fightcancer.org/releases/new...
11,000 Mainers are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Grateful to Sen. Susan Collins & ME lawmakers who rejected cuts to affordable care. Now is the time to strengthen our commitment to future cures & protect lifesaving research & prevention programs. www.pressherald.com/2025/08/08/m...
Maine must reject cuts to lifesaving cancer research | Opinion
For 50 years, every significant breakthrough in the treatment of cancer is because of sustained federal investment in research.
www.pressherald.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
11,000 Mainers are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Grateful to Sen. Susan Collins & ME lawmakers who rejected cuts to affordable care. Now is the time to strengthen our commitment to future cures & protect lifesaving research & prevention programs. www.pressherald.com/2025/08/08/m...
Reposted by Lisa Lacasse
"Continued investment in #CancerResearch isn’t just smart policy, it’s a lifeline for millions of cancer patients and everyone at risk of developing the disease and a critical step forward in the fight to end cancer as we know it, for everyone." -ACS CAN President @llacasseacscan.bsky.social (2/2)
July 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"Continued investment in #CancerResearch isn’t just smart policy, it’s a lifeline for millions of cancer patients and everyone at risk of developing the disease and a critical step forward in the fight to end cancer as we know it, for everyone." -ACS CAN President @llacasseacscan.bsky.social (2/2)
Reposted by Lisa Lacasse
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for:
✅ National Institutes of Health
✅ Federal #CancerResearch funding at the National Cancer Institute
✅ CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
(1/2)
✅ National Institutes of Health
✅ Federal #CancerResearch funding at the National Cancer Institute
✅ CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
(1/2)
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research Funding in FY26 Bill
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and increases for fede...
www.fightcancer.org
July 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for:
✅ National Institutes of Health
✅ Federal #CancerResearch funding at the National Cancer Institute
✅ CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
(1/2)
✅ National Institutes of Health
✅ Federal #CancerResearch funding at the National Cancer Institute
✅ CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
(1/2)
Reposted by Lisa Lacasse
"No one is safe from the life-threatening harms this bill inflicts, not even cancer patients. It will increase health care costs for everyone, increase medical debt for families already struggling and undo decades of progress in improving cancer outcomes." - @llacasseacscan.bsky.social (2/2)
July 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"No one is safe from the life-threatening harms this bill inflicts, not even cancer patients. It will increase health care costs for everyone, increase medical debt for families already struggling and undo decades of progress in improving cancer outcomes." - @llacasseacscan.bsky.social (2/2)
Reposted by Lisa Lacasse
Today, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that will kick nearly 12 million off health coverage—the majority of whom are on Medicaid—and make it more difficult and expensive to obtain and keep health insurance.
The House will vote on the bill later this week. (1/2)
The House will vote on the bill later this week. (1/2)
July 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that will kick nearly 12 million off health coverage—the majority of whom are on Medicaid—and make it more difficult and expensive to obtain and keep health insurance.
The House will vote on the bill later this week. (1/2)
The House will vote on the bill later this week. (1/2)
This morning’s @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social story is a reminder of what’s at stake when cancer research funding is at risk. Top researchers are speaking out. “This is the first time I’ve felt an existential crisis in our ability to make progress.” - Dr. George Weiner
www.cbsnews.com/news/when-is...
www.cbsnews.com/news/when-is...
"When is cancer political?" Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
www.cbsnews.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This morning’s @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social story is a reminder of what’s at stake when cancer research funding is at risk. Top researchers are speaking out. “This is the first time I’ve felt an existential crisis in our ability to make progress.” - Dr. George Weiner
www.cbsnews.com/news/when-is...
www.cbsnews.com/news/when-is...
A major win today in reducing the cancer burden! Any out-of-pocket costs can be a deterrent to accessing proven cancer screening which can be the difference between life and death.
In a victory for the fight against cancer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the ACA's provision that requires most private insurers cover lifesaving preventive care services without cost sharing. ACS CAN led 32 partner organizations in applauding the decision: www.fightcancer.org/releases/mor...
June 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A major win today in reducing the cancer burden! Any out-of-pocket costs can be a deterrent to accessing proven cancer screening which can be the difference between life and death.
Reposted by Lisa Lacasse
Cuts have consequences. And the consequences of this bill will be devastating—people across the country, including cancer patients, will live sicker and die sooner.
Congress is going too far, too fast, without all the facts.
#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (2/2)
Congress is going too far, too fast, without all the facts.
#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (2/2)
June 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Cuts have consequences. And the consequences of this bill will be devastating—people across the country, including cancer patients, will live sicker and die sooner.
Congress is going too far, too fast, without all the facts.
#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (2/2)
Congress is going too far, too fast, without all the facts.
#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (2/2)
Reposted by Lisa Lacasse
The cost of health care is hurting everyone. But instead of working to lower health care costs, Congress is moving a bill forward that will increase costs for everyone, even those with private insurance.
#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (1/2)
#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (1/2)
June 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The cost of health care is hurting everyone. But instead of working to lower health care costs, Congress is moving a bill forward that will increase costs for everyone, even those with private insurance.
#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (1/2)
#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAffordableCare (1/2)
Affordable health care is at risk. These cuts will hurt millions of people, including cancer patients, and drive up health care costs for everyone. We can’t let this happen.
@vanhollen.senate.gov @alsobrooks.senate.gov can we count on you to vote NO? #ProtectAffordableCare #ProtectMedicaid
@vanhollen.senate.gov @alsobrooks.senate.gov can we count on you to vote NO? #ProtectAffordableCare #ProtectMedicaid
June 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Affordable health care is at risk. These cuts will hurt millions of people, including cancer patients, and drive up health care costs for everyone. We can’t let this happen.
@vanhollen.senate.gov @alsobrooks.senate.gov can we count on you to vote NO? #ProtectAffordableCare #ProtectMedicaid
@vanhollen.senate.gov @alsobrooks.senate.gov can we count on you to vote NO? #ProtectAffordableCare #ProtectMedicaid
Cuts to affordable health care will hurt millions of hardworking people in America.
This includes cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Tell your Senator, vote no!
#ProtectAffordableCare & #ProtectMedicaid
This includes cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Tell your Senator, vote no!
#ProtectAffordableCare & #ProtectMedicaid
June 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Cuts to affordable health care will hurt millions of hardworking people in America.
This includes cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Tell your Senator, vote no!
#ProtectAffordableCare & #ProtectMedicaid
This includes cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Tell your Senator, vote no!
#ProtectAffordableCare & #ProtectMedicaid