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Aug 29, 2017CDC estimates proposed R-rating would avert 1 million tobacco deaths among today’s childrenA coalition of the nation’s most influential health organizations -- responding to a July 7 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- have demanded that movie producers,...
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.
Jul 20, 2017Award recognizes 23 volunteers across the country for their distinguished serviceAtlanta, GA – July 20, 2017 – The American Cancer Society awarded 23 inspirational individuals from across the country the St. George National Award, one of the Society’s most prestigious...
Jun 29, 2017Grants will fund research aimed at decreasing rare but serious side effects associated with checkpoint inhibitorsA new partnership between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) will fund much-needed research aimed at decreasing rare but serious, and at times even...
Jun 12, 2017Award honors coaches for their dedication to raising funds and awarenessAtlanta, GA – June 12, 2014 – American Cancer Society honors Temple University basketball coach Fran Dunphy and Saint Joseph’s basketball coach Phil Martelli with the 2017 Circle of Honor...
Jun 11, 2017Below is a statement from Gary M. Reedy, American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer, on the appointment of Norman Sharpless, M.D., to serve as director of the National Cancer Institute....
- Apr 3, 2017Awards include 109 grants totaling more than $45 million in first of two cycles for 2017
April 3, 2017– The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 109 research and training...
Mar 1, 2017Despite dramatic drops in overall incidence and mortality, striking disparities remainMarch 1, 2017 –Despite dramatic reductions in overall colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, striking disparities by age, race, and tumor subsite remain. That’s according to the latest...
- Feb 28, 2017Three in ten rectal cancer diagnoses now in patients under 55
February 28, 2017 – A new study finds that compared to people born around 1950, when colorectal cancer risk was lowest, those born in 1990 have double the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the...
Feb 20, 2017Non-elderly, those enrolled in high-deductible plans more likely to seek cheaper medicationA new study led by American Cancer Society investigators finds that cancer survivors are more likely to change their prescription drug use for financial reasons that those without a cancer...