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Jun 25, 2009Statement from Elizabeth "Terry" T.H. Fontham, M.P.H., Dr.P.H., national volunteer president, on the death of Farrah Fawcett from cancer at age 62.
Atlanta 2009/06/25 -Below is a statement from Elizabeth "Terry" T.H. Fontham, M.P.H., Dr.P.H., national volunteer president, on the death of Farrah Fawcett from cancer at age 62. "We are saddened...
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Jun 24, 2009
Atlanta 2009/06/24 -A new study suggests that a drop in colorectal cancer incidence seen nationwide has not occurred among people living in poorer communities, and suggests that barriers to health...
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Jun 19, 2009Corporate Impact Awards Cite Commitment to Employee Health, Employee Giving, Community Engagement
ATLANTA 2009/06/19 -The American Cancer Society – the nation’s leading voluntary health organization and largest non-governmental funder of cancer research and discovery – will present its...
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Jun 18, 2009Society to Host Landmark Conference Focused on Employee Wellness, Corporate Community Involvement
ATLANTA 2009/06/18 -The American Cancer Society will host its inaugural Corporate Impact Conference June 18-19 in Chicago to help large corporate employers diminish the impact of cancer on the...
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Jun 11, 2009Statement of John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Washington 2009/06/11 -“Today is an historic day for public health, as the U.S. Senate passed legislation by a bipartisan 79-17 vote that will finally put an end to Big Tobacco’s despicable...
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Jun 9, 2009American Cancer Society Reveals Link in New Survey
ATLANTA 2009/06/09 -As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society today announced new survey results that show people who say they are in excellent health enjoy better...
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Jun 5, 2009Demand for Survivor, Patient, and Caregiver Services is Far Ahead of Last Year
Atlanta 2009/06/05 -On Sunday, June 7, the American Cancer Society will join millions of Americans in honoring cancer survivors as part of the 22nd annual National Cancer Survivors Day. There are...
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May 29, 2009Annual national event at esteemed North Carolina course unites coaches in the fight against cancer for the benefit of the American Cancer Society
Atlanta 2009/05/29 -The American Cancer Society will host its 10th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Invitational, Sunday and Monday, June 7-8, at the fabled Raleigh (N.C.) Country Club. NCAA...
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May 28, 2009Circle Of Sharing(tm) Social Web Application Helps Cancer Patients and Their Trusted Circles to Coordinate Support and Treatment
Orlando 2009/05/28 -The American Cancer Society today unveiled its Circle Of Sharing social web application designed to help cancer patients, their families, and their friends better coordinate...
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May 27, 2009
ATLANTA 2009/05/27 -The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer statistics report finds that 15 years of steady declines in overall cancer death rates translate to about 650,000 deaths from...