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Mar 23, 2017AstraZeneca-supported effort aims to improve early detection of lung cancer and ensure quality care for all stages of the disease
The American Cancer Society and a coalition of leading professional, government and non-governmental organizations are coming together to form the National Lung Cancer Roundtable to accelerate the...
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Mar 16, 2017- "Debunking Myths and Taking Action" session set for March 16
The health, economic and social impact of NCDs on women throughout their lives are the focus of high-profile "Women and NCDs: Debunking Myths and Taking Action" side event today from 1pm-3pm ET at...
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Mar 8, 2017Two years after recommendations, only a small percentage have been tested
A new Brief Report appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine looks at testing rates for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) two years after the United States Preventive Services Task Force...
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Mar 8, 2017Organizations in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia Awarded Funds to Recruit, Select and Mentor Young Public Health Scholars
In celebration of International Women's Day, the American Cancer Society is proud to announce it has selected four cancer organizations in Latin America to host young scholars in the All of Me...
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Mar 1, 2017Fans Can Pledge Money to Support their Teams in the MEAC Fights Cancer Challenge During the Men’s Basketball Tournament March 6-11
Atlanta, GA – March 1, 2017 – The American Cancer Society and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced a multi-year partnership known as MEAC Fights Cancer focused on cancer...
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Mar 1, 2017Despite dramatic drops in overall incidence and mortality, striking disparities remain
March 1, 2017 –Despite dramatic reductions in overall colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, striking disparities by age, race, and tumor subsite remain. That’s according to the latest...
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Feb 28, 2017Three in ten rectal cancer diagnoses now in patients under 55
February 28, 2017 – A new study finds that compared to people born around 1950, when colorectal cancer risk was lowest, those born in 1990 have double the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the...
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Feb 24, 2017Young singer aligns to help increase awareness of breast cancer screening and HPV vaccination
Normani Kordei, of the internationally acclaimed pop group Fifth Harmony, has partnered with the American Cancer Society as a global ambassador to help increase awareness about the importance of...
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Feb 20, 2017Non-elderly, those enrolled in high-deductible plans more likely to seek cheaper medication
A new study led by American Cancer Society investigators finds that cancer survivors are more likely to change their prescription drug use for financial reasons that those without a cancer...
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Feb 16, 2017New Thinking Can Help Patients Overcome Barriers to Staying Active & Healthy
February 16, 2017—A new study led by American Cancer Society researchers in collaboration with leading experts concludes that physical activity should be routinely assessed during the...