Press Releases
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Sep 15, 2017Effort "a new twist out of the tobacco industry’s deadly playbook"
Below is a statement from the American Cancer Society in response to news that Philip Morris International (PMI) will fund a new effort called the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. "This attempt...
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Sep 8, 2017Study also shows small trend toward earlier stage cancer in Medicaid Expansion states
New research led by American Cancer Society researchers finds that after full implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the percent of uninsured decreased substantially in Medicaid...
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Aug 29, 2017CDC estimates proposed R-rating would avert 1 million tobacco deaths among today’s children
A coalition of the nation’s most influential health organizations -- responding to a July 7 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- have demanded that movie producers,...
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Aug 21, 2017
Participants in this year's American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events can be superheroes in the cancer fight and look the part. Everyone who registers for a local Making...
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Aug 14, 2017
In an effort to bring attention to the importance of Community Health Centers in the fight against cancer, The American Cancer Society and the National Association of Community Health Centers...
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Aug 11, 2017Income Linked to More Efficient, ‘Weekend Warrior’ Behavior
New research finds that higher income individuals are more likely to be “weekend warriors,” getting most of their activity on only a few days a week, and also spend more time in sedentary pursuits.
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Aug 10, 2017People with personal experience with cancer help inform research grant selections
The American Cancer Society is seeking "Stakeholders," people with a strong personal interest in cancer to participate in its research grants peer review process.
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Aug 8, 2017Rise confined to white population
A new report finds that colorectal cancer mortality rates have increased in adults under 55 since the mid-2000s after falling for decades
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Jul 24, 2017Joint statement represents a unified strategy to foster cooperation across the cancer research community
Leading national cancer organizations release a joint position statement to guide the future of cancer health disparities research.
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Jul 20, 2017Award recognizes 23 volunteers across the country for their distinguished service
Atlanta, GA – July 20, 2017 – The American Cancer Society awarded 23 inspirational individuals from across the country the St. George National Award, one of the Society’s most prestigious...