Press Releases
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Nov 16, 2012Corporate Leader Gary M. Reedy Assumes Role of Board Chair, Oncology Pioneer Vincent T. DeVita, Jr., M.D. Becomes PresidentATLANTA—November 16, 2012— The American Cancer Society, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization, installed 11 new officers to its volunteer 2012-2013 Board of Directors during its...
Nov 16, 2012Ameren Missouri CEO supports the Society through time, commitment & company involvementATLANTA – November 16, 2012 –The American Cancer Society announces that the 2012 CEO of the Year award will be presented today to Warner Baxter, chairman, president and chief executive officer...
- Nov 16, 2012Annual award recognizes companies’ generous contributions to the Society’s fight against cancer
ATLANTA – November 16, 2012 – The American Cancer Society is honoring 19 companies today with the Excellence in Philanthropy award, for their generous support of the Society’s efforts to...
- Nov 16, 2012Annual awards honor commitments to cancer & tobacco control, employee giving & engagement
ATLANTA – November 16, 2012 – The American Cancer Society is recognizing several companies today for their exceptional efforts to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays among...
- Nov 12, 2012Tobacco Atlas estimates 1 billion people will die worldwide during 21st century if they don’t quit smoking
ATLANTA – November 12, 2012 – As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 37th Great American Smokeout on November 15 by encouraging smokers to use the date to...
- Nov 9, 2012Brigham Young, Florida State, Notre Dame, Saint Joseph’s compete November 16 & 17 at Barclays Center
BROOKLYN, NY (November 9, 2012) – Ready for college basketball? The American Cancer Society is kicking off the season in a big way—with the 18th Annual Acura Coaches vs. Cancer Classic! This...
- Oct 30, 2012New American Cancer Society book -Rad Art - Shares Artistic Expressions of a Patient Undergoing Radiation
ATLANTA— October 30, 2012— The American Cancer Society envisions a world with less cancer and more birthdays, but artist Sally Loughridge, Ph.D., literally takes that vision to heart in her...
- Oct 12, 2012Direct Cancer Experience Improves Selection Process
ATLANTA – October 12, 2012—Eighteen individuals with a strong personal interest in cancer have been chosen to participate in the American Cancer Society’s research grants peer review process...
- Oct 1, 2012Society Fights to End Breast Cancer
ATLANTA – October 1, 2012 –An analysis by the American Cancer Society shows one out of two women diagnosed with breast cancer turns to the Society for help and support. The Society offers 24/7...
- Jul 9, 2012And Still They Bloom Focuses on Coping with the Death of a Parent
ATLANTA— July 9, 2012—More than half a million children in the United States have a mother or father who has been diagnosed with cancer. A cancer diagnosis and the loss of a parent can be...