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May 2, 2017Grants from the Anthem Foundation to the American Cancer Society's CHANGE Grant program have had a positive impact on underserved communities across the country. Through $1.5 million in grant...
Apr 24, 2017Declines in prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing that came after changes in government screening guidelines have abated in recent yearsApril 24, 2017 –Declines in prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing that came after changes in government screening guidelines have abated in recent years, according to a new study. Writing in...
- Apr 13, 2017Execs create culture of health in workplace; raise awareness about importance of active lifestyle in cancer prevention
The American Cancer Society's CEOs Against Cancer® program will host Fit2BeCancerFree®, a virtual step-tracking fitness challenge to be held on April 19 during National Cancer Control Month....
Apr 13, 2017The cancer profile of African-born blacks differs from that of United States-born blacks and varies by region of birth, according to a new study. The study, appearing in CANCER, suggests...
- Apr 3, 2017Awards include 109 grants totaling more than $45 million in first of two cycles for 2017
April 3, 2017– The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 109 research and training...
Apr 3, 2017Award honors college coaches for their dedication to the fight against cancerCoaches vs. Cancer presents University of Kansas head basketball Coach Bill Self with the Champion Award, a prestigious national honor within the Coaches vs. Cancer program. The Champion Award...
Mar 31, 2017Overall cancer death rates continue to decrease in men, women, and children for all major racial and ethnic groups, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.Overall cancer death rates continue to decrease in men, women, and children for all major racial and ethnic groups, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer,...
Mar 29, 2017Nearly half of young women in five states with early-stage cancer in one breast undergo surgery for unaffected breastMarch 29, 2017-- The proportion of women in the United States undergoing surgery for early-stage breast cancer who have preventive mastectomy to remove the unaffected breast increased...
- 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...
Mar 16, 2017- "Debunking Myths and Taking Action" session set for March 16The 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...