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Nov 12, 2026The guideline aims to lower prostate cancer deaths, focusing on clinical management strategies to reduce harms associated with PSA testingKey Takeaways: Regular screening is recommended with a PSA-based test to detect prostate cancer earlier and reduce the risk of diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer and death. Updates include...
- Nov 12, 2026La guía tiene como objetivo reducir las muertes por cáncer de próstata, centrándose en estrategias de manejo clínico para disminuir los riesgos asociados con las pruebas de PSA
Puntos clave: Se recomienda la detección periódica mediante una prueba basada en el PSA para detectar el cáncer de próstata en una etapa más temprana y reducir el riesgo de diagnóstico de...
Nov 9, 2026A new study by the American Cancer Society highlights the need to strengthen preventive measures to reduce cancer ratesKey Takeaways: Iowa’s overall cancer rate increased among men and women while remaining stable in surrounding states. Rise in cancer incidence driven largely by early-stage prostate and breast...
Oct 27, 2026Living Alone Linked to Mortality Risk From Multiple Causes in U.S. Including Cancer; Suicide HighestACS researchers stress targeted interventions to reduce adverse effects of social isolationKey Takeaways: People living alone in the United States had a higher risk of death from many health conditions. Suicide, heart disease, diabetes, and colorectal cancer top the list of mortality...
Oct 21, 2026American Cancer Society research supports physical activity as part of comprehensive cancer survivorship careKey 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,...
Oct 14, 2026ATLANTA, 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)...
- Oct 12, 2026The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2026 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
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...
- Oct 12, 2026American Cancer Society-led research to be presented at the 2026 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
Key takeaways: Men with private health insurance were more likely to be diagnosed earlier, start treatment sooner, and live longer. Men without insurance coverage waited longer to begin treatment...
Oct 5, 2026American Cancer Society researchers stress lack of access to health insurance and screening as barriers to progressKey Takeaways Cancer leading cause of death for Hispanic/Latino people overall Excess burden dominated by largely preventable infection-related cancers Overall cancer incidence in Hispanic men and...
- Oct 5, 2026Los investigadores de la American Cancer Society destacan que la falta de acceso al seguro médico y a las pruebas de detección son obstáculos para el progreso
Puntos clave El cáncer es la principal causa de muerte entre la población hispana/latina en general La carga adicional está dominada por cánceres relacionados con infecciones que, en gran...
- Oct 5, 2026The partnership’s Crucial Catch initiative works to improve cancer outcomes nationwide by addressing access to cancer screening.
ATLANTA, October 5, 2026 – When caught early, the five-year survival rate for many cancers is over 90%. This year, the American Cancer Society and the NFL’s Crucial Catch initiative supported...
Oct 1, 2026Understanding what affects breast cancer risk can empower women to take charge of their health with everyday choices that help reduce riskATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2026 — The American Cancer Society today released the findings of a survey of approximately 33,000 U.S. women, assessing awareness of modifiable breast cancer risk factors and...
- Oct 1, 2026Comprender qué factores influyen en el riesgo de cáncer de seno puede empoderar a las mujeres para que se hagan cargo de su salud mediante decisiones cotidianas que ayuden a reducir dicho riesgo
ATLANTA, 01 de octubre de 2026 — La American Cancer Society publicó hoy los resultados de una encuesta realizada a aproximadamente 33,000 mujeres estadounidenses, en la que se evaluó el...
Sep 24, 2026Philanthropic investment furthers plans to bring no-cost lodging and support services to cancer patients and caregivers traveling to Chicago for treatmentCHICAGO – Sept. 24, 2026 – The American Cancer Society today announced a transformational $25 million gift from Kim Duchossois and her family to support the development of the future Beverly...
- Sep 15, 2026American Cancer Society researchers stress benefits of increased insurance coverage, earlier-stage diagnoses, and improved survival
Medicaid expansion linked to earlier cancer diagnoses and improved survival Greatest benefits seen among older adults in low-income and underserved communities Benefits seen among older adults...
- Sep 10, 2026The American Cancer Society study stresses the need to address barriers for individuals with disabilities to improve cancer screening rates
ATLANTA, September 10, 2026 — Missing out on routine screening tests for cancer can mean critical delays in diagnosis and treatment. A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society...
- Sep 1, 2026Screening is not “one size fits all” because risk depends on age, race, family history, and inherited gene changes.
ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2026 — This September, the American Cancer Society encourages men to talk with their doctor about their personal risk for prostate cancer and whether screening is right for...
- Sep 1, 2026Las pruebas de detección no son "las mismas para todos", ya que el riesgo depende de la edad, la raza, los antecedentes familiares y las mutaciones genéticas hereditarias.
ATLANTA, 01 de septiembre de 2026 — Este mes de septiembre, la American Cancer Society anima a los hombres a hablar con su médico sobre su riesgo personal de padecer cáncer de próstata y...
Aug 27, 2026American Cancer Society researchers stress disaggregated data critical to effectively target cancer prevention and control interventionsATLANTA, August 27, 2026 — Cancer data for Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people are usually combined, hiding vast differences in cancer risk. New disaggregated...
Aug 19, 2026Collaborative investment will improve access to cancer care by providing no-cost lodging and support for patients and familiesCHICAGO, August 25, 2026 — To improve the lives of people with cancer and their families, the American Cancer Society is taking a major step toward expanding access to care in Chicago with a new...
Aug 18, 2026American Cancer Society researchers highlight the need to increase access to affordable care to help improve cancer outcomesATLANTA, August 18, 2026 — Individuals diagnosed with cancer in the United States often bear significant health care costs and productivity losses, with over half incurring cancer-related...
Aug 11, 2026New investment will support the next generation of cancer research leaders while building on seven years of transformative partnershipATLANTA, GA, Aug. 11, 2026 – The American Cancer Society today announced a new $5.45 million commitment from the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation, based in Wilmington, Delaware, to establish the...
- Jul 28, 2026The American Cancer Society study provides key financial data that helps underscore the value of cancer prevention and early detection
ATLANTA, July 28, 2026 — The financial burden of cancer continues to pose a significant challenge for patients and their families across the United States, with many facing staggering costs that...
Jul 23, 2026American Cancer Society researchers suggest integrating palliative care earlier and more consistently into routine oncology care is neededATLANTA, July 23, 2026 — Young adults with advanced cancer face unique challenges that make palliative care especially important. This population often experiences physical, emotional, and...
Jul 14, 2026American Cancer Society research among the first nationally to examine links between breast cancer screening and citizen involvementATLANTA, July 14, 2026 — Civic engagement isn’t just good for democracy — it may quietly support women’s health, too. New findings from researchers at the American Cancer Society suggest...
- Jul 8, 2026New data reveal stark geographic inequities and call for urgent global action on prevention, early detection, and equitable treatment access
ATLANTA, July 8, 2026 — New findings in a report led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) today reveal an urgent picture of a growing global cancer burden and underscore the life-saving...
- Jul 8, 2026Nuevos datos revelan marcadas desigualdades geográficas y ponen de relieve la necesidad de adoptar medidas urgentes a nivel mundial para fortalecer la prevención, la detección temprana y el acceso equitativo al tratamiento
ATLANTA, 8 de julio de 2026 — Nuevos hallazgos de un informe de referencia, liderado por la American Cancer Society (ACS) revelan hoy un panorama urgente de la creciente carga global del cáncer...
Jun 10, 2026Mission-driven leader and Navy veteran to help advance greater collaboration and impact across ACSATLANTA, June 10, 2026 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), today announced Art delaCruz as the chief...
- Jun 3, 2026ACS researchers stress the need to address food availability and prevention
ATLANTA, June 3, 2026 — Imagine not having access to affordable, healthy food. For many Americans, it’s a reality. A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that...
Jun 2, 2026ATLANTA, June 2, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS), in partnership with Cancer Research UK (CRUK), is hosting the 3rd annual Cancer Prevention Research Conference from June 3–5, 2026,...
May 28, 2026This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting to be held in Chicago, May 29-June 2ATLANTA, May 28, 2025 — American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists are presenting research studies at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The...
May 27, 2026ACS researchers aim to reduce colorectal cancer deaths by offering options to improve screening participationATLANTA, May 27, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. The new recommendations reaffirm that average-risk adults should...
- May 27, 2026Los investigadores de la American Cancer Society (ACS) apuntan a reducir las muertes por cáncer colorrectal ofreciendo opciones para mejorar la participación en las pruebas de detección.
ATLANTA, 27 DE MAYO DE 2026 — La American Cancer Society (ACS) publicó hoy las guías actualizadas para la detección del cáncer colorrectal. Las nuevas recomendaciones reafirman que los...
- May 19, 2026American Cancer Society researchers say the findings highlight the importance of informed decision-making concerning initiating and/or expanding coal activities
ATLANTA, May 19, 2026 — Recent efforts to expand coal operations in the United States are poised to worsen exposure to coal pollutants in communities already disproportionately burdened by...
May 11, 2026The groundbreaking study expands age and geography eligibility to capture more life experiences to improve the health of Black womenATLANTA, May 11, 2026 – VOICES of Black Women, a groundbreaking study designed and led by Black women to better understand and improve the health of Black women across the nation, announced an...
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ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 – The American Cancer Society has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors, adding leadership depth as the organization accelerates efforts to advance its vision...
- Apr 23, 2026Stanford Health Care’s gift will go toward development of the first facility in California, expanding access to free lodging for cancer patients and caregivers receiving treatment.
SAN FRANCISCO — April 23, 2026 — The American Cancer Society today announced a collaboration with Stanford Health Care to bring a new American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® to the San Francisco...
Apr 17, 2026ACS researchers also to be honored with two prestigious conference awardsATLANTA, April 17, 2026 — American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists will share new findings spanning survivorship, sleep and cancer risk, and tumor immunology at the 2026 American Association for...
Apr 7, 2026The publication will provide a platform to share discoveries and advance knowledge across the field of pediatric and AYA oncologyATLANTA, April 7, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today announced the launch of its fourth medical journal, Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer. This international,...
- Mar 18, 2026Two American Cancer Society studies highlight increase in cancer burden in rural areas
ATLANTA, March 18, 2026 — Where a person lives in the United States increasingly shapes their chances of developing and surviving cancer. A new large nationwide study by researchers at the...
Mar 6, 2026ATLANTA, March 6, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) has awarded the 2026 Medal of Honor to Dr. Tyler Jacks, professor of biology at the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer...
Mar 2, 2026American Cancer Society scientists stress the need for increases in research, prevention, and screening to reverse course on these troubling disease trendsATLANTA, March 2, 2026 — Colorectal cancer rates in the United States are moving in two very different directions, according to a new report released today from the American Cancer Society...
- Mar 2, 2026Científicos de la American Cancer Society (ACS) subrayan la necesidad de aumentar la investigación, la prevención y la detección para revertir estas preocupantes tendencias.
ATLANTA, 2 de marzo de 2026 — Las tasas de cáncer colorrectal en Estados Unidos se están moviendo en dos direcciones muy diferentes, según un nuevo informe publicado hoy por la American...
- Feb 23, 2026The American Cancer Society study reported states with higher vaccination rates generally experienced a faster decline in cervical cancer risk
ATLANTA, February 23, 2026 — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows cervical cancer incidence rates in women ages 20-31 declined by 27% in the United States...
- Jan 22, 2026American Cancer Society researchers emphasize earlier diagnosis of young-onset colorectal cancer through symptom education and screening
ATLANTA, January 22, 2026 — A new study by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows that overall cancer mortality in people younger than 50 in the United States has decreased by 44%, from...
- Jan 20, 2026The American Cancer Society study sheds light on the potential adverse effects and limitations of coverage for cancer patients with cancer under short-term limited-duration health plans
ATLANTA, January 20, 2026 – In 2018, the federal government expanded the coverage duration of short-term limited-duration (STLD) health plans from 3 months to less than 12 months with the option...
Jan 13, 2026This report marks the 75th year American Cancer Society researchers have analyzed and disseminated cancer data to help improve public healthATLANTA, January 13, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2026, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show, for...
Jan 13, 2026Este informe marca el 75.º año en que los investigadores de la American Cancer Society han analizado y difundido datos sobre el cáncer para ayudar a mejorar la salud pública.ATLANTA, 13 de enero de 2026 — La American Cancer Society (ACS) publicó hoy Estadísticas del cáncer, 2026 (Cancer Statistics), el informe anual de la organización sobre datos y tendencias...
Dec 16, 2025In the biennial report, American Cancer Society researchers stress funding and intervention programs to broadly improve cancer prevention and controlATLANTA, December 16, 2025 — In new research on the status of cancer disparities in the United States, American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists report higher cancer mortality rates among adults...
Dec 4, 2025ACS researchers aim to reduce cervical cancer deaths with new screening recommendationsATLANTA, December 4, 2025 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated guidelines today for cervical cancer screening, reflecting advances in disease detection and accessibility in the...