Press Releases
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Sep 14, 2016
In collaboration with Curing Kids Cancer, the American Cancer Society today announced the launch of a new initiative, A House United to Tackle Pediatric Cancer™. The program targets college...
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Sep 8, 2016Analysis Highlights the Importance of Safeguarding Long-term Health of Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Atlanta –September 8, 2016 – A first of its kind joint report today from the American Cancer Society and Alliance for Childhood Cancer compiles the latest information related to pediatric...
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Sep 7, 2016American Cancer Society’s advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN, calls on Congress to act to begin implementing recommendations with existing legislative proposals
Washington, D.C.—September 7, 2016—Today the National Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel released its recommendations aimed at accelerating cancer research in the next five years. The report...
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Sep 1, 2016ACS Calls on All Pharmacies to Stop Selling Tobacco
ATLANTA--September 1, 2016--American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer Gary M. Reedy released the following statement in response to a new study that found most adults believe pharmacies...
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Aug 22, 2016
The American Cancer Society today announced the publication of Breast Cancer Clear & Simple, Second Edition: All Your Questions Answered, an engaging, question-and-answer book written to help...
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Aug 11, 2016
While a majority of states are still missing important opportunities to pass and implement legislative solutions proven to prevent and fight cancer, there is progress being made to move the nation...
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Jul 25, 2016People with personal experience with cancer help inform research grant selections
ATLANTA – July 25, 2016—The American Cancer Society is seeking individuals with a strong personal interest in cancer to participate in its research grants peer review process....
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Jul 19, 2016Updated Guideline Recommends Vaccinating Males and Females at Ages 11 to 12
ATLANTA –July 19, 2016–The American Cancer Society (ACS) has endorsed HPV vaccination recommendations from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the principal source...
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Jul 11, 2016Nationwide Effort Could Prevent 277,000 Colorectal Cancer Cases and 203,000 Deaths by 2030
Atlanta –July 11, 2016 – Public health groups and advocates are celebrating a landmark victory as Fairfield Community Health Center (FCHC) in Lancaster and Baltimore, OH, has become the...
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Jun 30, 2016American Cancer Society, Anthem Foundation tackle testing obstacles
ATLANTA – Living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, but regular screening is also important. Testing using any one of a variety of methods can help find...