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Sep 14, 2023Yabroff recognized for her extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to patients with cancer
Dr. Robin Yabroff, scientific vice president, health services research at the American Cancer Society (ACS), was named a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO).
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Sep 13, 2023Professional navigation requires a set of skills and competencies to ensure patients receive recommended care that can improve outcomes
WASHINGTON D.C. – September 13, 2023 – Earlier today, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden issued a Fact Sheet to announce new actions and commitments to end cancer as we know it. We...
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Sep 11, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need to invest in clinician training and community outreach to improve colorectal cancer screening rates
ATLANTA, September 11, 2023 — In a new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), most adults (73.2 %) in the United States overdue for colorectal cancer screening (CRC)...
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Sep 6, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need to update oncology infrastructure in the country to better treat patients
The study showed that 55% of CRC patients in SSA survived two years after a diagnosis of their disease, compared to 84% of patients in the United States, and the risk of dying from CRC was 67% higher in patients diagnosed in low-income countries than those diagnosed in middle-income countries.
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Aug 30, 2023The American Cancer Society’s Dr. Lorelei Mucci stresses the need for early detection, screening, and prevention strategies, especially among at-risk communities.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 288,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease this year, with close to 35,000 deaths. Black men are two times more likely to die from the disease than White men and have the highest death rate for prostate cancer of any racial and ethnic group. However, when prostate cancer is detected early, the odds of survival are high.
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Aug 16, 2023American Cancer Society’s Impact Venture Fund Announces Annual Results and New Framework that Measures Investments’ Impact on Mission to End Cancer
BrightEdge LLC, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) venture capital and impact investment arm, published its most recent annual report, featuring how its portfolio of 18 companies has the potential to improve the lives of more than 1.5 million cancer patients and their families.
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Aug 15, 2023
HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI, August 15, 2023 – Nearly 8,500 Hawaiʻi residents are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and thousands of others are living with the disease. The recent wildfire...
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Aug 4, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivors
ATLANTA, August 4, 2023 — In new findings from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), non-Hispanic Black individuals diagnosed with a second primary cancer (SPC) experienced 21%...
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Aug 1, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society suggest more ongoing cancer surveillance focusing on the uninsured and individuals who live in socioeconomically deprived areas
A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found monthly adult cancer diagnoses decreased by half in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
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Jul 20, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of promoting equitable access to care across the cancer care continuum
A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with White cancer survivors.