Purpose
The Advocacy/Policy Committee provides direction, planning, and general oversight to policy issues that relate to reducing the burden of cancer. By monitoring emerging issues and research evidence, committee members seek engagement and advocacy in policy initiatives that will further reduce the incidence of cancer in the Commonwealth as outlined in the Virginia Cancer Plan.
Guiding Principles
CACV supports legislative initiatives that:
- Directly address the goals and strategies enumerated in the Virginia Cancer Plan.
- Support Virginians in all stages of the cancer continuum – prevention and risk reduction, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliative care, as well as pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancers.
- Enable Virginians to receive cancer screening and treatment regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
- Further cancer research initiatives at Virginia-based research institutions.
CACV Action Alerts
May 27, 2025: Tobacco Control in Virginia – Read the Tobacco Control Impact Brief
May 12, 2025: Impact of Proposed Federal Cuts to Virginia
Legislative Engagement Request
Please use this form to request public CACV engagement on a specific piece of legislation. This includes support or opposition. CACV will only consider requests from current members. To learn more about membership, visit JOIN CACV.
Resource Materials
- Virginia Cancer Plan Advocacy/Policy Focused Strategies: A reference list of the strategies related to advocacy and policy in the VCP to be used to identify priorities for the advocacy/policy committee.
- Reducing the Burden of Cancer for Virginians: An overview of cancer in Virginia and why additional resources are needed.
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Coverage Updates in Virginia: A resource tool detailing the changes effective January 1, 2025.
Committee Chair
Kelly Fitzgerald, Chair
Interested in Joining the Committee?
Contact us at policy@cancercoalitionofvirginia.org
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