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Aug 12, 2015Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has released a brief statement saying he has been diagnosed with cancer that has spread to other parts of his body. Below is a statement from Deputy Chief...
- Jul 22, 2015The Society has not and does not “donate to Planned Parenthood”
A story appearing this week on the blog The Daily Signal lists the American Cancer Society as one of dozens of companies that donate directly to Planned Parenthood. The claim is quickly spreading...
- Jul 21, 2015Computer Model Shows Incidence, Mortality Would Drop Steeply
July 21, 2015–If Louisiana, which has some of the highest colon cancer incidence and mortality rates in the nation, had the same risk factors, screening uptake, and survival rates as New Jersey,...
Jul 21, 2015Dedication, Service Recognized with Three Prestigious AwardsATLANTA – Pamela Crisp of Fort Worth, Texas; Tami Floyd Fogleman of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Alyssa Hendrix of Seward, Nebraska, joined an elite group of volunteers when they received...
- Jul 16, 2015‘Distracted Eating,’ Advertisements May Explain Link between TV Viewing and Diet
Previously identified associations between TV viewing and a less healthful diet may stem from exposure to advertisements of high calorie foods and ‘distracted eating’ rather than the activity...
Jul 16, 2015Yearlong Pilot Programs Aim to Improve Access to Essential Pain Medication in NigeriaABUJA, NIGERIA (July 16, 2015) – The Federal Ministry of Health and the American Cancer Society today announced the launch of the Pain Free Hospital Initiative (PFHI) Program. PFHI targets large...
- Jul 13, 2015
July 13, 2015– Spending more leisure time sitting was associated with a higher risk of total cancer risk in women, and specifically with multiple myeloma, breast, and ovarian cancers, according...
- Jun 1, 2015
ATLANTA (June 1, 2015) – On Sunday, June 7, thousands of people in communities across the country and around the world will hold celebrations to honor cancer survivors and celebrate life on the 28th
- May 19, 2015Grants will benefit 17 locations across the country, will support housing and transportation programs
SAN FRANCISCO (May 19, 2015) – The McKesson Foundation today announced a grant of $475,000 to be awarded to 17 American Cancer Society Hope Lodges across the country. Hope Lodge offers cancer...
May 6, 2015Cliff Douglas Joins from University of MichiganCliff Douglas, an internationally recognized expert in tobacco control policy and law, has joined the American Cancer Society as vice president for Tobacco Control and director of the American...