Press Releases
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 16, 2017The 42nd Great American Smokeout is on November 16, 2017The American Cancer Society is encouraging smokers to make a plan to quit smoking during the 42nd Great American Smokeout on November 16, 2017. Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause...
- Oct 10, 2017October 14 gala at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills raises funds for additional Society research grants with Tarek El-Moussa and Vanessa Bell Calloway
LOS ANGELES – The American Cancer Society’s Giants of Science gala on October 14 at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills will honor global ambassador and jewelry designer, Simone I....
Oct 3, 2017Black/white mortality differences closing in several statesOverall breast cancer death rates dropped 39 percent between 1989 and 2015, averting 322,600 breast cancer deaths during those 26 years. And while black women continue to have higher breast cancer...
- Oct 2, 2017Nation’s largest non-government, not-for-profit funder of cancer research approves 78 grants totaling nearly $40 million in second of two cycles for 2017
ATLANTA – October 2, 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 78 research...
- Oct 2, 2017Award honors accomplishments to the cancer fight
ATLANTA – October 2, 2017 – Two exemplary volunteers have been honored with the American Cancer Society 2018 Volunteer Leadership Award, a prestigious national honor for volunteers with...
- Oct 2, 2017Award honors individuals for research that improves quality of life of cancer patients
ATLANTA – October 2, 2017 – Outstanding volunteer Michael A. Andrykowski, Ph.D. has been honored with the 2018 American Cancer Society Trish Greene Quality of Life Award, a prestigious...
- Oct 2, 2017Award honors individuals who provide excellent cancer care
ATLANTA – October 2, 2017 – Seven outstanding individuals have been honored with the 2018 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award, a prestigious national honor for their...
- Oct 2, 2017Award honors individuals or groups for their leadership with the Hope Lodge Program
ATLANTA – October 2, 2017 – Outstanding volunteers have been honored with the 2017 Margot S. Freudenberg National Volunteer Award, a prestigious honor given to volunteers for their...
Sep 19, 2017WOONSOCKET, R.I., September 19, 2017 – The CVS Health Foundation, American Cancer Society and Truth Initiative today announced that grants are now available to help U.S. colleges and...
Sep 19, 2017ATLANTA – September 18, 2017 – The American Cancer Society today announced the publication of Cáncer de Seno Claro y Sencillo, an engaging question-and-answer book written to help newly...
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 service
Atlanta, 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...
Feb 7, 2017Guideline Updated to Reflect Recent Federal RecommendationThe American Cancer Society has endorsed updated recommendations on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) supporting a two-dose...
- Jan 13, 2017Three volunteer leaders earn the Society’s highest honor
Atlanta, GA – January 13, 2017 – Three outstanding individuals have been honored with the American Cancer Society Medal of Honor Award. The Medal of Honor is awarded to those who have made the...
- Jan 13, 2017Award honors individuals for research that improves quality of life of cancer patients
Atlanta, GA – January 13, 2017 – Outstanding volunteer William Breitbart, M.D. has been honored with the 2017 American Cancer Society Trish Greene Quality of Life Award, a prestigious national...
Oct 26, 2016Springboard Beyond Cancer provides access to latest interactive informationOctober 26, 2016– The American Cancer Society (ACS) in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has launched an online tool for cancer survivors. Springboard Beyond Cancer...
- Oct 17, 2016Advocacy affiliate calls on Congress and state lawmakers to provide necessary funding and take swift action to act to begin implementing recommendations
Washington, D.C.—October 17, 2016—Today the National Cancer Moonshot Task Force and Vice President Biden released recommendations aimed at accelerating progress in cancer in the next five...