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A new, large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows rising costs of cancer treatments led to increases in total costs of care, and when compounded with greater cost sharing, increased out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for privately insured, patients under 65 years old.

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society reports nearly 123,000 cancer deaths, or close to 30 percent of all cancer deaths, were from cigarette smoking in the United States in 2019, leading to more than two million Person-Years of Lost Life and nearly $21 billion in annual lost earnings.

A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows older age and smoking are the two most important risk factors associated with a relative and absolute five-year risk of developing any cancer.

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), shows serious smoking cessation activity declined among adults in the United States immediately after the onset of COVID-19 and...

The American Cancer Society’s impact investment fund, BrightEdge LLC, today named its first Founder’s Circle members, securing contributions totaling $2.5 million. Launched with an initial $25 million investment from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the mission-driven fund invests in for-profit, early-stage companies developing cutting-edge, cancer-focused therapeutics, diagnostics, devices, and technologies. The impact investment donations are BrightEdge’s first since its formation.

A new study finds that smokers are at a higher risk – three times more likely – to die of cancer than individuals that have never smoked. Data show that those who started to smoke at earlier...

New study results suggest that to maximize effects of digital support tools for cancer survivors, it is essential to personalize information and increase engagement efforts. The report, appearing...

A new report finds more than 46,000 cancer cases annually in the United States could be prevented if Americans met the 5 hours per week of moderate-intensity recommended physical activity...

The Food and Drug Administration announced this afternoon it has issued marketing orders for the first e-cigarette products authorized by the agency. While the agency limited that approval to...

A new study finds racial/ethnic disparities in survival among newly diagnosed patients with childhood cancers in the United States and that area-level socioeconomic status (SES) and health...

A new report finds people who were less physically active and were more sedentary during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before, were more likely to experience symptoms of depression than people...

A new report shows that although Hispanic men and women in the continental United States and Hawaii have 25% to 30% lower overall cancer incidence and mortality than non-Hispanic Whites, they...

Our thoughts and well wishes are with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as she shares her personal journey with early-stage breast cancer. Sen. Klobuchar’s recent statements on the importance of routine screenings and follow-up are reminders that finding cancer early can give the best chance for successful treatment.

The American Cancer Society has announced that Elvan “Ellie” Daniels, MD, MPH, has been named senior vice president of Extramural Discovery Science after serving as the interim lead since April 1. She has also served as a member of the ACS Office of Cancer Research and Implementation (OCRI) leadership team since mid-January.

A new report finds that many men and women in the United States continued to experience psychological distress, depression, and anxiety half a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Data show that...

A new study finds breast cancer screening rates (BCSR) declined among women aged 50 to 74 years within 32 community health centers that serve lower-income populations during the COVID-19 pandemic...

COVID-19 continues to pose a serious health threat to cancer patients, survivors, and the public at large. It is our loved ones, friends, and neighbors who continue to be at risk. In response to...