Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, interim Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, shares three steps women can take for their breast health: know their risk, make healthy lifestyle choices, and stay up to date on breast cancer screening.
Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, interim Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, encourages women who may be nervous about screening to talk with a health care provider about their risk and getting a mammogram.
Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, interim Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, explains the importance of breast cancer screening and finding breast cancer early.
Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, interim Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, explains how factors such as age, family history, and genetics can affect breast cancer risk and why it’s important to talk with a health care provider about screening.
Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, interim Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, shares everyday actions that may help reduce breast cancer risk, including healthy eating, limiting alcohol, avoiding tobacco, and getting active.
Key takeaways: Staying physically active after a cancer diagnosis may help lower healthcare costs for older cancer survivors. Cancer survivors who were inactive faced higher healthcare costs,...
ATLANTA, October 14, 2025 — Scientists from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are presenting key research studies at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)...
Key takeaways: Women living in rural communities experienced worse breast cancer survival than those living in metropolitan areas. Before 2000, breast cancer mortality rates were lower in rural...
