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Dec 10, 2012Leading epidemiologist oversaw Cancer Prevention Studies
ATLANTA – Dec 10, 2012 – Michael J. Thun, MD, MS, vice president emeritus of the American Cancer Society Surveillance and Epidemiology Research program will retire at the end of 2012. Dr. Thun...
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Dec 10, 2012Studies Link Consumption of More than Four Cups per Day to Significantly Lower Risk of Death from Some Cancers
ATLANTA – December 10, 2012—A new American Cancer Society study finds a strong inverse association between caffeinated coffee intake and oral/pharyngeal cancer mortality. The authors say...
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Nov 26, 2012Picture Your Life After Cancer shares over 200 stories of cancer survivors
ATLANTA— November 26, 2012— Cancer survivors from all walks of life responded to a New York Times request to send in a photo and answer the question, “how is your life different after...
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Nov 16, 2012Three Scientists, One Philanthropist Earn the Society’s Highest Honor
ATLANTA— November 16, 2012— The American Cancer Society – the nation’s leading voluntary health organization and largest non-governmental investor in cancer research – has conferred its...
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Nov 16, 2012
ATLANTA— November 16, 2012— Four Americans whose exceptional talents and commitment have helped make progress in the fight against cancer today received prestigious awards from the American...
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Nov 16, 2012Charles von Gunten, M.D., Ph.D. to Receive 2012 Pathfinder in Palliative Care Award
ATLANTA — November 16, 2012— Charles von Gunten, M.D., Ph.D., oncologist and founder of one of the earliest academic hospital palliative care programs at Northwestern University Medical School...
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Nov 16, 2012Corporate Leader Gary M. Reedy Assumes Role of Board Chair, Oncology Pioneer Vincent T. DeVita, Jr., M.D. Becomes President
ATLANTA—November 16, 2012— The American Cancer Society, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization, installed 11 new officers to its volunteer 2012-2013 Board of Directors during its...
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Nov 16, 2012Annual award recognizes companies’ generous contributions to the Society’s fight against cancer
ATLANTA – November 16, 2012 – The American Cancer Society is honoring 19 companies today with the Excellence in Philanthropy award, for their generous support of the Society’s efforts to...
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Nov 16, 2012Annual awards honor commitments to cancer & tobacco control, employee giving & engagement
ATLANTA – November 16, 2012 – The American Cancer Society is recognizing several companies today for their exceptional efforts to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays among...
Nov 16, 2012Ameren Missouri CEO supports the Society through time, commitment & company involvementATLANTA – November 16, 2012 –The American Cancer Society announces that the 2012 CEO of the Year award will be presented today to Warner Baxter, chairman, president and chief executive officer...