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Oct 3, 2016Nation’s largest non-government, not-for-profit cancer research funder awards 87 grants totaling $45,084,486 million in second of two cycles for 2016ATLANTA – October 3, 2016– The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 87 research...
Sep 8, 2016Analysis Highlights the Importance of Safeguarding Long-term Health of Pediatric Cancer SurvivorsAtlanta –September 8, 2016 – A first of its kind joint report today from the American Cancer Society and Alliance for Childhood Cancer compiles the latest information related to pediatric...
- Sep 1, 2016ACS Calls on All Pharmacies to Stop Selling Tobacco
ATLANTA--September 1, 2016--American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer Gary M. Reedy released the following statement in response to a new study that found most adults believe pharmacies...
- Jul 25, 2016People with personal experience with cancer help inform research grant selections
ATLANTA – July 25, 2016—The American Cancer Society is seeking individuals with a strong personal interest in cancer to participate in its research grants peer review process....
- Jul 19, 2016Updated Guideline Recommends Vaccinating Males and Females at Ages 11 to 12
ATLANTA –July 19, 2016–The American Cancer Society (ACS) has endorsed HPV vaccination recommendations from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the principal source...
- Jul 11, 2016Nationwide Effort Could Prevent 277,000 Colorectal Cancer Cases and 203,000 Deaths by 2030
Atlanta –July 11, 2016 – Public health groups and advocates are celebrating a landmark victory as Fairfield Community Health Center (FCHC) in Lancaster and Baltimore, OH, has become the...
- Jun 30, 2016American Cancer Society, Anthem Foundation tackle testing obstacles
ATLANTA – Living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, but regular screening is also important. Testing using any one of a variety of methods can help find...
- Jun 28, 2016Move Supports White House Moonshot
Atlanta, GA – June 28, 2016 – The American Cancer Society, the largest private, not-for-profit funder of cancer research, is announcing a goal to double its annual funding for research by...
- Jun 16, 2016Conference Sponsored by Leading Coalition of Cancer and Health Organizations
ATLANTA (June 16, 2016) – More than 450 cancer experts are gathering in Washington, DC, this week to address current and emerging cancer survivorship care, including how key trends are shaping...
- Jun 6, 2016Award honors college coaches for their dedication to the Coaches vs. Cancer program
Atlanta, GA – June 6, 2016 – Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim will be presented with the 2016 Circle of Honor Award on Sunday, June 12 at the 17th annual Coaches vs....