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Oct 11, 2025CHICAGO, October 11, 2025 — In a new, large study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that survival disparities by health insurance and race among women newly diagnosed...
Oct 11, 2025CHICAGO, October 11, 2025 — Rare cancers, defined as fewer than 6 cases per 100,000 people per year, are understudied in the United States. Patients with rare cancers may experience unique...
Oct 11, 2025CHICAGO, October 11, 2025 — In a new, national study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that both individual health-related social needs (HRSNs), such as food insecurity,...
Oct 11, 2025CHICAGO, October 11, 2025 — There has been limited research examining whether smoking is associated with labor force participation, inability to work, and missed workdays among cancer survivors...
Oct 10, 2025CHICAGO, October 10, 2025 — Although palliative care use has increased over time among young adults with advanced cancers in the United States, new research led by the American Cancer Society...
Sep 2, 2025The American Cancer Society study shows the highest mortality rates are among Black and Native American menATLANTA, September 2, 2025 — Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released Prostate Cancer Statistics, 2025, a report on current prostate cancer occurrence and outcomes in the United States....
Aug 20, 2025ATLANTA, August 20, 2025 — In a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that unmet social needs of adults in the United States were associated with a substantial...
- Aug 4, 2025American Cancer Society researchers say the increase in colorectal cancer screening among younger adults is linked to rises in earlier-stage diagnosis
ATLANTA, August 4, 2025 — In a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that after a stable 15-year trend, diagnoses of local-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) rose...
Jul 22, 2025The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced Shane Jacobson as their chief executive officer, effective August 12, 2025.
Jun 1, 2025CHICAGO — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows Medicaid expansion was associated with an increase in Medicaid coverage, early-stage cancer diagnoses, and...
- May 31, 2025
CHICAGO — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that a higher county-level share of medical debt in collections was associated with delays in treatment initiation...
May 31, 2025CHICAGO — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows court-documented adverse financial events (AFEs) of pre-diagnosis bankruptcy, lien, or eviction were associated...
- May 31, 2025
CHICAGO — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows Medicaid expansion statistically significantly improved 5-year cause-specific cancer survival and overall survival...
May 27, 2025This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting to be held in Chicago, May 30-June 3American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists are presenting research studies at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The...
May 21, 2025American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for survivors to incorporate physical activity into their daily routineA new large analysis led by American Cancer Society researchers shows engaging in leisure-time moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after a cancer...
Apr 30, 2025A new study by American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists shows that age, income level, and the amount of education play a role in cancer screening adherence for adults in the United States. The...
Apr 30, 2025New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists found that large language model (or LLM) -based systems, a form of artificial intelligence, can offer a time-efficient and accurate...
Apr 29, 2025A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows a link between smoking and the risk of second primary cancers (SPCs) across various first primary cancers (FPCs) types, even...
Apr 23, 2025El informe de la American Cancer Society también muestra que las tasas de vacunación contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) se han estancado y las inequidades continúanATLANTA, 23 de abril de 2025 — En un nuevo informe publicado hoy, los investigadores de la American Cancer Society (ACS, por sus siglas en inglés) descubrieron avances variados en los...
Mar 11, 2025The report highlights the need for developing evidence-based strategies for protecting patients during extreme weather eventsATLANTA, March 11, 2025 — Due to the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic consequences of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, people with cancer are especially vulnerable during extreme...
Feb 21, 2025American Cancer Society researchers recommend interventions to help remove barriers to end-of-life careATLANTA, February 21, 2025 — Despite considerable efforts to improve the quality of end-of-life care in the United States, a new retrospective study led by American Cancer Society (ACS)...
Feb 20, 2025American Cancer Society report also finds Black men continue to die from prostate cancer at twice the rate of White menATLANTA, February 20, 2025 — The American Cancer Society today released Cancer Statistics for African American and Black People, 2025. According to the report, the cancer mortality rate...
- Feb 3, 2025
With cancer the second-leading cause of death worldwide, the American Cancer Society continues to work to be a key driver of advances in therapeutic strategies, screening, and research to increase survival and reduce the global cancer burden.
Oct 19, 2024ATLANTA, October 19, 2024- The American Cancer Society responds to an incident at the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk today at Shelby...
Oct 15, 2024ATLANTA, October 15, 2024 — The Board of Directors at the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced today the appointment of Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD, MBA, as interim chief executive officer of...
- Oct 10, 2024American Cancer Society researchers used innovations in Artificial Intelligence to help highlight financial and social hardship for patients with cancer
ATLANTA, October 10, 2024 — In a new, large comprehensive analysis led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers, using a form of Artificial Intelligence (AI), found that more than...
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumSpillover effects of Medicaid expansion on insurance coverage among low-income older individuals newly diagnosed with cancer
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumAssociation of county-level medical debt and survival among individuals newly diagnosed with cancer
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumIncome, wealth, and debt among families with a history of cancer
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumThe Association of Disability and Medical Financial Hardship among Cancer Survivors in the U.S.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumHurricane Disasters and Radiation Treatment Delays among Patients Diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumWildfire exposures and in-hospital length of stay following lung cancer surgery
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumAssociation of Area-level Broadband and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Guideline-Concordant Care in the U.S.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumAssociations of Medicaid expansion with stage at diagnosis, timely initiation and receipt of guideline-concordant treatment, and survival among individuals newly diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumHealthcare spending and out-of-pocket burden for working-aged adults after a cancer diagnosis
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumAssociations of individual and partner incarceration history and receipt of cancer screening in the U.S.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumChanges in cancer diagnoses and stage distribution during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumIs Federal Housing Assistance Associated with Earlier-Stage Cancer Diagnosis? Evidence from the New SEER-Medicare and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Data Linkage
Sep 23, 2024ACS scientists are presenting research studies at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium
Sep 17, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress programs to address adverse health effects of mass incarceration are needed to decrease cancer disparitiesATLANTA, September 17, 2024 — A new nationwide study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers finds that higher county-level jail and state-level prison incarceration rates in the United...
- Sep 16, 2024Janus Henderson will donate an amount equal to half of its management fees for all assets under management from the Fund
ATLANTA and DENVER, Sept. 16, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Janus Henderson, a global active asset manager, today announced an innovative partnership to support cancer research,...
Sep 13, 2024Transformative leader will enter the next phase of her strategy to accelerate progress against cancerPHILADELPHIA, September 13, 2024 - Following her transformative tenure at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), CEO
Sep 10, 2024The Yosemite-American Cancer Society Award grantees are developing research projects to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancerATLANTA and SAN FRANCISCO, September 10, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Yosemite, an oncology-focused venture capital firm, announced the selection of research grants through their...
Jun 25, 2024BOSTON, June 25, 2024 — The American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and Cancer Research UK are holding its first annual conference on cancer prevention research, June 25-27, in...
- Jun 13, 2024
ATLANTA, June 13, 2024 — A new large population-based pilot study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute shows cost discussions were...
Jun 10, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress initiatives to expand access to healthcare and screening facilities to improve early detection and treatment for lung cancerATLANTA, June 10, 2024 — A new study led by American Cancer Society researchers shows less than one-in-five eligible individuals in the United States were up-to-date with recommended...
Jun 1, 2024Collaboration advances Cancer Moonshot call to empower patients, reduce duplicationCHICAGO, June 1, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today announced an expanded...
May 28, 2024ATLANTA, May 28, 2024 — Scientists from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are presenting important research studies at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology...
May 28, 2024A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows despite considerable growth in early palliative care (PC) use, utilization among patients with advanced cancer remained...
May 28, 2024A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows continued cancer underdiagnosis and declines in proportion of early-stage diagnoses nationwide in 2021, the second year of...