Karen and Melanie talk with ACS Cancer Action Network's Anika Khan and Audrey Miller Garcia
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Karen and Melanie talk with ACS Cancer Action Network's Anika Khan and Audrey Miller Garcia
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In this episode of the Only 4 Words podcast, Karenand Melanie welcome guests Anika Khan and Audrey Miller Garcia from the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network. They discuss the current legislative landscape affecting cancer patients, the challenges posed by budgetconstraints, and the impact of Medicaid changes. The importance of storytelling in advocacy is emphasized, particularly in relation to the upcoming Cancer Action Day, where volunteers can share their experiences with lawmakers. The conversation also covers upcoming legislative priorities, including biomarker testing and medical debt issues, and encourages community involvement in advocacy efforts.
Guests:
Anika Khan, Grassroots Manager
Audrey Miller Garcia, Government Relations Director
Resources discussed on the podcast:
The Washington State Standard
waplanhealthfinder.org
fightcancer.org
Cancer Action Day
January 21, 2026
Olympia, Washington