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Apr 10, 2025The CancerRisk360 tool serves as a free resource to guide individuals to learn how to improve their health and lower cancer riskATLANTA, April 10, 2025 — At least 40% of new adult cancer diagnoses in the U.S. are linked to modifiable risk factors, and 5-10% of cancers may be linked to inherited genetic factors. With...
Apr 8, 2025ATLANTA, April 8, 2025 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announced today it has launched a nationwide search to find the...
Apr 3, 2025The report by American Cancer Society researchers adds to growing evidence of the benefits of Medicaid expansionATLANTA, April 3, 2025 — Despite a nationwide rise in mortality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, adults in Medicaid expansion states experienced a slower increase in deaths than non-expansion...
Apr 3, 2025The report by American Cancer Society researchers underscores how making the right lifestyle choices affects cancer survivalATLANTA, April 3, 2025 — In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active,...
- Apr 3, 2025El informe de investigadores de la American Cancer Society destaca cómo las correctas elecciones de estilo de vida afectan la supervivencia del cáncer.
ATLANTA, 3 de abril de 2025 — En 2022, la American Cancer Society (ACS) actualizó sus guías sobre nutrición y actividad para los sobrevivientes de cáncer, recomendando evitar la obesidad,...
Mar 25, 2025The report by the American Cancer Society suggests the need for stronger tobacco control programs to help save more livesATLANTA, March 25, 2025 — New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little over 76 million years of life...
Mar 18, 2025American Cancer Society experts stress the need for individual state policies banning or restricting STLD plans to save livesATLANTA, March 18, 2025 — Short-term limited duration (STLD) insurance plans do not provide comprehensive coverage and can leave patients who are diagnosed with a serious disease like cancer...
Mar 11, 2025The report highlights the need for developing evidence-based strategies for protecting patients during extreme weather eventsATLANTA, March 11, 2025 — Due to the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic consequences of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, people with cancer are especially vulnerable during extreme...
Mar 7, 2025American Cancer Society researchers stress the importance of minimizing systemic and structural barriers to help provide palliative care for patientsATLANTA, March 7, 2025 — Despite a decade of growth, only 10% of Medicare beneficiaries with distant-stage cancer received early palliative care in 2019, according to new research led by...
Mar 6, 2025ATLANTA, March 6, 2025 - In recognition of her commitment to tackling the complexities and challenges of cancer, the American Cancer Society (ACS) awarded the 2025 Medal of Honor to Dr. W. Kimryn...
Mar 5, 2025American Cancer Society researchers stress the need to improve cancer screening for all populationsATLANTA, March 5, 2025 — Research led by investigators at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows both breast and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rebounded from declines during the COVID-19...
Mar 3, 2025The new educational resource empowers individuals with personalized recommendations to reduce cancer risk and support overall health.ATLANTA, March 3, 2025 — According to the American Cancer Society’s recently released Cancer Facts & Figures 2025 report, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of cancer death for men under...
Feb 28, 2025Findings from American Cancer Society researchers could result in new interventions to improve health outcomesATLANTA, February 28, 2025 — A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) investigators shows breast cancer (BC) survivors in the United States receiving chemotherapy or endocrine therapy...
- Feb 27, 2025
ATLANTA, February 27, 2025 — The American Cancer Society (ACS), has launched a new initiative – SPARK (Supporting Patient Navigation, Adoption, Replication and Knowledge-exchange) – to...
Feb 25, 2025Signature programs such as Road To Recovery and Hope Lodge to be among highlighted programsATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2025 – A cancer diagnosis impacts every aspect of a person’s life leading many to seek out support and services within their community to help cope with this new normal. As...
Feb 21, 2025American Cancer Society researchers recommend interventions to help remove barriers to end-of-life careATLANTA, February 21, 2025 — Despite considerable efforts to improve the quality of end-of-life care in the United States, a new retrospective study led by American Cancer Society (ACS)...
Feb 20, 2025American Cancer Society report also finds Black men continue to die from prostate cancer at twice the rate of White menATLANTA, February 20, 2025 — The American Cancer Society today released Cancer Statistics for African American and Black People, 2025. According to the report, the cancer mortality rate...
Feb 20, 2025El informe de la American Cancer Society también muestra que los hombres de raza negra siguen muriendo de cáncer de próstata a una tasa dos veces mayor que la de los hombres de raza blancaATLANTA, 20 de febrero de 2025 — La American Cancer Society (ACS) publicó hoy las Estadísticas de cáncer para las personas afroamericanas y de raza negra, 2025. Según el informe, la tasa de...
Feb 13, 2025American Cancer Society researchers stress quitting all cigarettes to reduce health risksATLANTA, February 13, 2025 — In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol cigarettes were higher than non-menthol...
- Feb 6, 2025Disruptions or Changes to Government Data Collection and Availability Could Compromise Understanding of Disease Burden, Emerging Trends, and Effective Interventions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 6, 2025 – In recent days, certain widely-used government data sets have been removed or removed and later restored with redacted data on the websites of the Centers...
Feb 3, 2025With cancer the second-leading cause of death worldwide, the American Cancer Society continues to work to be a key driver of advances in therapeutic strategies, screening, and research to increase survival and reduce the global cancer burden.
Jan 16, 2025American Cancer Society yearly study also shows pancreatic cancer progress lagging despite efforts to advance treatmentATLANTA, January 16, 2025 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2025, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show the...
Jan 16, 2025El estudio anual de la American Cancer Society también muestra que el progreso en el cáncer de páncreas se está retrasando a pesar de los esfuerzos por avanzar en el tratamientoATLANTA, 16 de enero de 2025 — La American Cancer Society (ACS) publicó hoy Estadísticas del cáncer, 2025, el informe anual de la organización sobre datos y tendencias del cáncer. Los...
Jan 3, 2025ATLANTA, January 3, 2025 – Today, the United States Surgeon General released a new advisory report, citing evidence that links alcohol consumption with an increased risk of cancer. The American...
Dec 29, 2024WASHINGTON, DC – December 29, 2024 – The American Cancer Society joins the nation in mourning the loss of former president Jimmy Carter. President Carter passed away today after receiving home...