Press Releases
Here you can browse our press releases, search our archives, and find details about our most recent announcements. Reporters from credentialed media outlets who would like to receive press releases from the American Cancer Society national press office can contact David Sampson.
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Aug 14, 2017
In an effort to bring attention to the importance of Community Health Centers in the fight against cancer, The American Cancer Society and the National Association of Community Health Centers...
Aug 11, 2017Income Linked to More Efficient, ‘Weekend Warrior’ BehaviorNew research finds that higher income individuals are more likely to be “weekend warriors,” getting most of their activity on only a few days a week, and also spend more time in sedentary pursuits.
Aug 10, 2017People with personal experience with cancer help inform research grant selectionsThe American Cancer Society is seeking "Stakeholders," people with a strong personal interest in cancer to participate in its research grants peer review process.
- Aug 8, 2017Rise confined to white population
A new report finds that colorectal cancer mortality rates have increased in adults under 55 since the mid-2000s after falling for decades
Jul 24, 2017Joint statement represents a unified strategy to foster cooperation across the cancer research communityLeading national cancer organizations release a joint position statement to guide the future of cancer health disparities research.
