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Nov 16, 2020With COVID-19 concerns, there has never been a better time to quit
Tobacco use continues to be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, accounting for about 30% of all cancer deaths. While fewer people are smoking cigarettes and smoking rates...
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Nov 10, 2020A streaming event with celebrities, musical performances and health equity conversation
The American Cancer Society presents Latinos Contra el Cáncer Fest – an inspirational virtual bilingual event hosted by Elva Saray of Telemundo 52's Acceso Total show. This first of its kind...
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Sep 30, 2020October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The American Cancer Society is urging women to talk to their doctors to find out what's best for them
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective medical procedures, including cancer screening, were largely put on hold to prioritize urgent needs and reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 in...
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Aug 31, 2020
A new American Cancer Society study finds health insurance coverage disruptions in the prior year led to issues with healthcare access and affordability for currently insured cancer survivors. The...
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Aug 28, 2020The streaming event is co-hosted by U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) and NFL reporter Kirsten Watson
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Cancer Society and U.S. Representative Colin Allred, in partnership with Professional Football Players Mothers Association...
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Aug 5, 2020
The American Cancer Society has launched a COVID-19 and Cancer ECHO to share up-to-date information with non-paid caregivers about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the care of cancer patients....
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Aug 4, 2020
Gary Reedy, chief executive officer for the American Cancer Society (ACS) and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), announced today that he will retire in April 2021. Reedy...
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Jul 21, 2020Grants will support interdisciplinary teams who participate in the ACS’s online platform
The American Cancer Society and Emerson Collective have launched a partnership to support innovative, collaborative research projects using TheoryLab®, the American Cancer Society’s online...
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Jul 16, 2020
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), support efforts to make nutrition...
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Jul 15, 2020
AstraZeneca, a longtime supporter of the mission of the American Cancer Society (ACS), continues a legacy of commitment in the fight against cancer with a $489,000 contribution. As cancer patients...
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Jul 14, 2020Hour-long live streaming event will feature celebrities, musical performances and special guest Shannen Doherty's exclusive roundtable conversation with other survivors
The American Cancer Society presents Share The Light – a virtual live streaming event hosted by Carrie Ann Inaba, moderator of CBS's daytime series The Talk and judge for ABC's Dancing with the...
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Jun 19, 2020
Four leading cancer investigators are recipients of the American Cancer Society research professorship, a lifelong designation accompanied by a five-year award totaling $400,000. The awards are...
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Jun 11, 2020
The American Cancer Society has never faced a threat to our mission like COVID-19. The pandemic has severely reduced our fundraising revenue and forced us to take significant cost-saving measures....
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May 20, 2020Friday before Memorial Day is “Don’t Fry Day”
As states begin opening beaches, parks, and public areas, “Don’t Fry Day,” the Friday before Memorial Day, is an opportunity to remind people that sun safety remains important. To help...
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May 8, 2020
A survey of American Cancer Society grantees finds more than half report their cancer research has been halted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Cancer Society reached out to all...
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May 5, 2020
The global coronavirus pandemic has posed a serious challenge to the American Cancer Society's ability to provide cancer patients and their caregivers support during an unprecedented time. On...
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Apr 27, 2020Two series, one for cancer care teams; one for caregivers, will explore share up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on cancer patients and other high-risk individuals
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is launching two series of COVID-19 and Cancer Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO)-model webinars. These online sessions will share up-to-date...
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Apr 13, 2020
The American Cancer Society is inviting participants in its ongoing Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS-3) to use a new app to help investigators track the COVID-19 epidemic and inform future research...
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Apr 3, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, today the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced that its Hope Lodge facilities around the country will be made available for health care workers on the...
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Mar 23, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen, we’ve been forced to make the very difficult decision to suspend operations for our Hope Lodge program. Hope Lodge is an important resource for...
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Mar 16, 2020
Below is a statement about upcoming American Cancer Society events in light of the coronavirus outbreak.