American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Share Your Story

Improving access to health care can prevent 60% of cancer deaths.

Early detection can save thousands of lives -- but only if everyone has access to quality affordable health care. Too many people avoid the obvious symptoms because they're scared of the massive medical bills they'll see if a biopsy comes back positive.

Watch Maria and Paola's story

Maria D'Acosta and her daughter, Paola Campos-D'Acosta, both had malignant tumors... and neither had the health insurance necessary to catch it early. Each ended up with more than $100,000 in medical bills.

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