Alissa Crispino

She/her. SVP, Advocacy Comms & Policy for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Mom. Former journo. NU Alum. Musical theater nerd. Opinions are my own.

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Dr. Ramona Burress shares her metastatic breast cancer journey with @arifkamalmd @ACSCAN #CancerNationalForum. Her inspiring msg of self-advocacy and reminder “You are worthy”is resonant. But she also noted the imperative for the healthcare system to better listen to patients.

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Always a thought-provoking event. @ACSCAN is convening experts today to understand and address barriers to #CancerScreening and early detection. #CancerNationalForum

[American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @ACSCAN]

“We are committed to advancing solutions that promote prevention and early detection as the first line of defense to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.” ACS CAN President @LLacasseACSCAN emphasizes the importance of everyone championing #CancerScreening. #CancerNationalForum

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Medicaid provides essential health coverage to people across the country, including those with cancer. Any cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of cancer patients. @ChrisVanHollen, can I count on you to oppose cuts & #ProtectMedicaid?

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Medicaid provides essential health coverage to people across the country, including those with cancer. Any cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of cancer patients. @repraskin, can I count on you to oppose cuts & #ProtectMedicaid?

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Medicaid provides essential health coverage to people across the country, including those with cancer. Any cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of cancer patients. @AlsobrooksForMD, can I count on you to oppose cuts & #ProtectMedicaid?

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Disappointing end to the session. But anyone who knows a cancer advocate knows we’ll live to fight another day.

[Lisa Lacasse @LLacasseACSCAN]

Cancer advocates are disappointed the House failed to include bipartisan #MCEDAct and reauthorization of SCREENS in the year-end CR. @ACSCAN calls on the 119th to prioritize these lifesaving bills. https://t.co/swJlEbHThR

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

It's the final countdown. Contact you members of Congress and urge them to pass the CR, including critical cancer-fighting provisions.

[American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @ACSCAN]

URGENT: Congress has just days to pass a year-end package, which includes a bill to make multi-cancer #EarlyDetection tests more available.

Last call➡️Send a message to your members of Congress right now urging them to prioritize the fight against cancer. https://t.co/NJBxjQZCUJ

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

When @ACSCAN volunteers advocate, lawmakers take notice! Thank you @RonWyden for prioritizing a pathway to coverage of innovative cancer early detection in Medicare.

[Ron Wyden @RonWyden]

Honored to recognize Kathy Ottele today in Salem for her work as a superstar @AmericanCancer volunteer. Great conversation with her & these other heroes fighting cancer about the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act that I’m cosponsoring.

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

I have had the distinct honor and pleasure of working with and learning from @TLHargrove for the last 17 years. She embodies the David Woodmansee award and her ongoing impact in the fight against cancer is undeniable. So happy to see her get her due. #CancerLobbyDay

[American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @ACSCAN]

The Dave Woodmansee Award for Excellence is the highest award a staff member can receive. We are thrilled to present this year's award to Trista Hargrove, who for 20 years has tirelessly championed our mission and health equity through her media advocacy work. #CancerLobbyDay

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Elections impact cancer. Candidates, if elected, will vote on things like how much to fund cancer research and policies impacting health care, access to cancer screenings, and more. Join me as a #CancerVoter by registering to vote at https://t.co/npZp0tFjrj #CancerVotes

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Well this about sums it up.

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

With 2 million+ expected cancer diagnoses this year in the U.S., cancer touches everyone. @jaketapper cancer should be a topic at this week's #PresidentialDebate. Please ask how the candidates would end cancer as we know it, for everyone, if elected. #CancerVotes

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

With 2 million+ expected cancer diagnoses this year in the U.S., cancer touches everyone. @DanaBashCNN, cancer should be a topic at this week's #PresidentialDebate. Please ask how the candidates would end cancer as we know it, for everyone, if elected. #CancerVotes

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Thinking about the election? We all have the issues that influence us at the ballot box. How about asking whether your candidates will supporting cancer-fighting policies? Proud participant in @ACSCAN #CancerVotes program.

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

ICYMI: My esteemed colleague @PamTraxel discussing the critical importance of access to meaningful health care for cancer patients, survivors and their families.

[The Hill Events @TheHillEvents]

Pam Traxel, the Senior Vice President of Alliance Development & Philanthropy at @ACSCAN, emphasized the importance of easily accessible health insurance in the fight against cancer. Hear what she had to say.

Watch The Hill's "Science & Policy: The Future of Cancer Care" full event here: https://t.co/wKYIqAOE28

#TheHillHealth #TheHillCancer #CancerCare

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

“There appears to be recognition on both sides of the aisle about a system that is so broken it is leaving people with financial precariousness.” - @NoamLevey of @KFFHealthNews sharing devastating stories of #MedicalDebt at @ACSCAN #CancerNationalForum

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

When you get a devastating diagnosis like cancer, you shouldn't have to worry about affording treatment or what the bills will do to your family's financial well-being. @ACSCAN is convening experts at the #CancerNationalForum to address the persistent problem of #MedicalDebt

[Lisa Lacasse @LLacasseACSCAN]

.@ACSCAN’s annual #CancerNationalForum is underway! Looking forward to critical conversations centered on #MedicalDebt and actionable steps toward to make cancer care more affordable for everyone. Join us virtually https://t.co/a1XRW4bxwZ

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

Proud of @AmericanCancer for prioritizing research to end #cancer as we know it, for EVERYONE. When so much research to date has focused on those of European descent, our ability to promote advances in cancer must include relevant data from diverse populations.

[Bill Dahut, MD @billdahutmd]

American Cancer Society announces study on Black women and cancer https://t.co/pt0gFTwfHN via @GMA

[Alissa Crispino @abcrispino]

The @WhiteHouse and @POTUS could make major strides toward the #CancerMoonshot and eliminating the disparate tobacco burden by finalizing the rules to #ProhibitMenthol and #FlavoredCigars

[American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @ACSCAN]

.@POTUS, we're urging you to act now & finalize the rules to #ProhibitMenthol, which will help save Black lives from cancer & other deadly diseases. Any further delay sends a message to Big Tobacco that they can continue to target Black communities without repercussions. @WHOSTP

[Lisa Lacasse @LLacasseACSCAN]

To end cancer as we know it & meet #CancerMoonshot goals, the @WhiteHouse can take swift action to finalize rules to prohibit menthol. Read more from @ACSCAN & @AmerCancerCEO, @American_Heart CEO @NancyatHeart & @LungAssociation CEO @HaroldWimmer @usnews. https://t.co/SusaLr3ACR