Press Releases

ATLANTA, February 23, 2026 — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows cervical cancer incidence rates in women ages 20-31 declined by 27% in the United States...

ATLANTA, July 30, 2024 – Transitioning from the carefree ease of summer to the organized, and often hectic, back-to-school schedule can lead to overlooking some essential health needs. To help...

The American Cancer Society strongly believes that today’s Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action must not erase the years of progress that has been made to improve diversity within the U.S. medical student population.

In a new report, American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers discovered both favorable and unfavorable changes in major cancer risk factors, preventive behaviors and services, and screenings in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ATLANTA – APRIL 3, 2023 – Today’s announcement of the National Cancer Plan is another exciting step toward advancing cancer research, prevention and treatment. The American Cancer Society...

Researchers showed the proportion of individuals in the United States diagnosed with advanced-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) increased from 52% in the mid-2000s to 60% in 2019. In addition, diagnoses of people under 55 years of age doubled from 11% (1 in 10) in 1995 to 20% (1 in 5) in 2019.

Through the “Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer” initiative, the American Cancer Society and the National Football League (NFL) have teamed up to fight cancer and save...