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Sep 17, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress programs to address adverse health effects of mass incarceration are needed to decrease cancer disparitiesATLANTA, September 17, 2024 — A new nationwide study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers finds that higher county-level jail and state-level prison incarceration rates in the United...
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Sep 16, 2024Janus Henderson will donate an amount equal to half of its management fees for all assets under management from the Fund
ATLANTA and DENVER, Sept. 16, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Janus Henderson, a global active asset manager, today announced an innovative partnership to support cancer research,...
Sep 13, 2024Transformative leader will enter the next phase of her strategy to accelerate progress against cancerPHILADELPHIA, September 13, 2024 - Following her transformative tenure at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), CEO
Sep 10, 2024The Yosemite-American Cancer Society Award grantees are developing research projects to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancerATLANTA and SAN FRANCISCO, September 10, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Yosemite, an oncology-focused venture capital firm, announced the selection of research grants through their...
Sep 5, 2024ATLANTA, Sept. 5, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced today the launch of the National Prostate Cancer Roundtable to address the alarming rise in prostate cancer diagnoses. The...
Sep 5, 2024American Cancer Society survey of nearly 1,200 men aged 45+ in the U.S. reveals gaps in awareness and misconceptions of prostate cancer screening guidelinesATLANTA, September 5, 2024 – This year, according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 299,010 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.S. and 35,250 men will die from the...
Aug 21, 2024Atlanta and Burlingame, Calif., August 21, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health today announced the launch of their new pilot program to provide free at-home colorectal...
Aug 20, 2024ATLANTA, August 20, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today announced the creation of the Catalyst awards to grant up to $8 million to early-stage investigators and Post Doctoral...
Jul 31, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for interventions to address the rising burden of early-onset cancers in younger generationsATLANTA, July 31, 2024 — A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) suggests incidence rates continued to rise in successively younger generations in 17 of the 34...
Jul 30, 2024ATLANTA, July 30, 2024 – Transitioning from the carefree ease of summer to the organized, and often hectic, back-to-school schedule can lead to overlooking some essential health needs. To help...
Jul 11, 2024ATLANTA, July 11, 2024 — Today the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced a new collaboration with Trial Library, Inc., and the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium (PCCTC) to support a...
Jul 11, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for broad and equitable implementation of known preventive initiatives to reduce the risk of cancerATLANTA, July 11, 2024 — A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and...
Jun 25, 2024BOSTON, June 25, 2024 — The American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and Cancer Research UK are holding its first annual conference on cancer prevention research, June 25-27, in...
Jun 13, 2024ATLANTA, June 13, 2024 — A new large population-based pilot study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute shows cost discussions were...
Jun 10, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress initiatives to expand access to healthcare and screening facilities to improve early detection and treatment for lung cancerATLANTA, June 10, 2024 — A new study led by American Cancer Society researchers shows less than one-in-five eligible individuals in the United States were up-to-date with recommended...
Jun 1, 2024Collaboration advances Cancer Moonshot call to empower patients, reduce duplicationCHICAGO, June 1, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today announced an expanded...
May 31, 2024For the start of Pride month in June, the ACS report highlights critical issues concerning cancer prevention, treatment and care for this populationATLANTA, May 31, 2024 — In a first-of-its-kind study, the American Cancer Society (ACS) today released “Cancer in People who Identify as...
May 28, 2024ATLANTA, May 28, 2024 — Scientists from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are presenting important research studies at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology...
May 28, 2024A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows despite considerable growth in early palliative care (PC) use, utilization among patients with advanced cancer remained...
May 28, 2024A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows continued cancer underdiagnosis and declines in proportion of early-stage diagnoses nationwide in 2021, the second year of...
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A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that older adult cancer survivors with excess body weight at the time of their first cancer diagnosis are at higher risk...
- May 28, 2024
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows increased disparities in survival by health insurance status among individuals newly diagnosed with advanced cancers in...
- May 28, 2024
A new, large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows adults sticking to an exercise program of 15 or more metabolic equivalent hours (MET) of physical activity per week...
May 23, 2024Nation's largest non-government, non-profit funder of cancer research also announces recipients of the ACS Research Professor Award and ACS IMPACT Research Professorship AwardATLANTA, May 23, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for $28 million in...
- May 15, 2024American Cancer Society Statement: FDA Approval of HPV Self-Collection for Cervical Cancer Screening
Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved primary human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection for cervical cancer screening in a health-care setting. The American Cancer Society (ACS)...
May 14, 2024ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 – The American Cancer Society recently awarded $9.2 million in grants to over 500 health systems and organizations nationwide to provide transportation and lodging...
May 10, 2024ATLANTA, May 5, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) has been named on the Forbes 2024 list of the Best Employers for Diversity. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista...
May 7, 2024With a goal of enrolling over 100,000 Black women, the groundbreaking VOICES of Black Women® study will focus on lived experiences to improve health outcomes for the next generationATLANTA, May 7, 2024 - Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is proud to announce the launch of the VOICES of Black Women® study, the largest behavioral and environmental focused population...
May 1, 2024American Cancer Society researchers highlight the need for disaggregated data to facilitate targeted cancer prevention and early detection within this fast-growing populationATLANTA, May 1, 2024 — The American Cancer Society today released a first-of-its-kind Cancer Facts & Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Other Pacific Islander People,...
Apr 30, 2024ATLANTA, April 30, 2024— The American Cancer Society (ACS) commends today’s updated recommendations for breast cancer screening from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)...
Apr 30, 2024ATLANTA, April 30, 2024 – The American Cancer Society’s new Addressing Barriers to Care grant program recently awarded a total of $500,000 to fund 15 community organizations providing services...
Apr 30, 2024This Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society shares information related to skin cancer and staying safe in the sunATLANTA, April 30, 2024 – In the United States, more than 5 million cases of skin cancers are diagnosed each year. Despite its prevalence, there are still a number of misconceptions surrounding...
Apr 25, 2024The American Cancer Society researchers stress the need to screen for loneliness and provide support to those survivors in needATLANTA, April 25, 2024 — A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) showed people surviving cancer who reported feeling more lonely experienced a higher mortality risk...
Apr 23, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for interventions to help assist patients with cancer and their familiesATLANTA, April 23, 2024 – A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) highlights the lasting financial impact of...
Apr 12, 2024ATLANTA, April 12, 2024 – In light of the recent news regarding Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and his recent prostate cancer diagnosis, the...
Apr 4, 2024The report also shows cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in 37 countries, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa, and less than 1 in 6 eligible girls have been vaccinated against HPV worldwideATLANTA, April 4, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Global Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization’s report on...
Apr 3, 2024This year’s American Association of Cancer Research meeting to be held in San Diego, CAATLANTA, April 3, 2024 – American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists are presenting research studies at the annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR), April 5-10 in San Diego, California.
Mar 18, 2024Hasbro, Teamsters Health & Welfare Fund of Philadelphia & Vicinity, and Andersen Construction are among the customers using Color’s program to increase awareness and screening adherence among their populations, paving the way for improved outcomes and reduced costsAtlanta and Burlingame, Calif., March 18, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health today announced an expansion of their program to form a comprehensive cancer solution for...
Mar 13, 2024The Yosemite-American Cancer Society Award supports innovative research to develop methodologies, establish feasibility, or pilot high risk/high reward projects to advance the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer.ATLANTA and SAN FRANCISCO, March 13 – Yosemite, an oncology-focused venture capital firm, and the American Cancer Society (ACS) today announced the launch of the Yosemite-American Cancer Society...
Mar 12, 2024The American Cancer Society’s Dr. William Dahut stresses the need for screening and early detection, especially among at-risk communities.ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 — According to the latest research from scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS), colorectal cancer (CRC) has moved up from being the fourth leading cause of...
- Mar 6, 2024Grantees will receive funding and data to research key questions for patients with advanced cancers and their related outcomes
ATLANTA, GA, and NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Flatiron Health announced today that the 2023 Real-World Data Impact Awards will support clinically-relevant...
Mar 4, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for better access to affordable medical care to improve population healthNew findings led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows medical debt was associated with more days of poor physical and mental health, more years of life lost, and higher mortality rates for all-cause and leading causes of death at the county level in the United States. The study is published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.
Mar 1, 2024The American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training received an NBA Foundation grant to support programming for 300 underrepresented high...
Mar 1, 2024With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society urges the public to be watchful for common signs and symptoms of the disease and understand your risk.ATLANTA, March 1, 2024 — In the recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among...
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ATLANTA – March 1, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced today the receipt of a substantial real estate gift from the Snyder family that will play a critical role in accelerating...
Feb 29, 2024ATLANTA, February 29, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) are joining forces on Your Colon is 45 - an initiative aimed at promoting colorectal...
Feb 28, 2024The American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation program helps navigation professionals and oncology organizations build sustainable patient navigation services to improve cancer outcomesATLANTA, February 28, 2024 - Today, the American Cancer Society announced the launch of the American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation (ACS LION ™) program, a national training...
Feb 23, 2024Researchers at the American Cancer Society stress the need for interventions to help increase access to important health care for people with an incarceration historyATLANTA, February 23, 2024 — A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows people with an incarceration history had worse access to and receipt of healthcare,...
Feb 16, 2024ATLANTA, February 16, 2024 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) and St. Baldrick’s Foundation recently awarded $720,000 in Pilot Accelerator grants meant to fill the funding gap in clinical...
Feb 6, 2024ATLANTA, February 6, 2024 — New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) show more than one-third of cancer patients had a major...
Feb 5, 2024The initiative, “Change the Odds: Uniting to Improve Cancer Outcomes TM” aims to enhance awareness of and access to cancer screening, clinical trials and support in medically underrepresented communities across the United StatesATLANTA and NEW YORK, February 5, 2024– The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Pfizer today announced the launch of “Change the Odds: Uniting to Improve Cancer Outcomes TM,” a three-year...
Jan 22, 2024Statement from the American Cancer Society: PHILADELPHIA, January 22, 2024 – The volunteers and employees of the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network...
Jan 17, 2024The annual American Cancer Society report also shows colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and the second in women under 50 years oldATLANTA, January 17, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new data show overall...
- Jan 17, 2024El informe anual de la Sociedad Americana Contra El Cáncer también muestra que el cáncer colorrectal es ahora la principal causa de muerte por cáncer en los hombres y la segunda causa principal en las mujeres menores de 50 años.
ATLANTA, 17 de enero de 2024 — La Sociedad Americana Contra El Cáncer (ACS, siglas en inglés) publicó hoy Estadísticas del cáncer, 2024, el informe anual de la organización sobre datos y...
Jan 12, 2024Researchers from the American Cancer Society emphasize the importance of healthcare coverage and timely access to care for vulnerable populationsEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE – 11:00 a.m., ET, January 12, 2024 ATLANTA, January 12, 2024 — In a new, national, hospital-based study, researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that...
Jan 11, 2024American Cancer Society researchers highlight Medicaid expansion for the increase in insurance coverageEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 9:00, a.m., ET, January 11, 2024 ATLANTA, January 11, 2024 — A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows substantial state variations in health...
Jan 8, 2024ATLANTA, January 8, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) named four new members to its board of directors, who will assist the organization in its work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Jan 4, 2024ATLANTA, January 4, 2024 — Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is proud to award the 2024 Medal of Honor to Dr. Pasi A. Jänne of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Medal of Honor is the...
Dec 28, 2023American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists continued to lead the nation in research excellence and innovation in 2023. Important discoveries published by the ACS research team will help shape future...
Nov 30, 2023Initiative will increase access to lung cancer screening for all patients, with a focus on communities with historical inequitiesATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2023 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) proudly announces the expansion of its Get Screened initiative, to increase lung cancer screening rates by partnering with local health...
Nov 27, 2023ACS CARES (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support) offers people with cancer and caregivers quality information and one-on one support in a convenient mobile appATLANTA, November 27, 2023 – Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) widely launched ACS CARES (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support), a new multi-channel, customizable program...
- Nov 20, 2023A Pathway to Coverage Once Tests Show Clinical Benefit a Critical Next Step
WASHINGTON, DC – November 20, 2023 – Grail, LLC announced this morning that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an...
- Nov 17, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Nov. 17, 2023 -- W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, MMHC, will serve as the National Cancer Institute (NCI)’s new director. This role is critical to ensuring ongoing innovation in...
Nov 16, 2023Through evidence-based smoking cessation programs like Empowered to Quit, the event offers an opportunity to commit to healthier living and provides support for overcoming tobacco addictionATLANTA, November 16, 2023 – In an effort to combat the leading cause of preventable death, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is hosting this year’s Great American Smokeout, encouraging people...
Nov 16, 2023American Cancer Society researchers also found declines highest in racial and ethnic populationsATLANTA, November 16, 2023 — A new report led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer incidence rates declined for...
Nov 16, 2023Free screening access program supports updated ACS guideline for the 20 million Americans who smoke or previously smokedATLANTA AND SAN FRANCISCO - November 16, 2023 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health today announced plans to provide a convenient, free screening access program for the almost 20...
Nov 14, 2023Cancer disparities by socioeconomic status within each race are larger than disparities by raceATLANTA, November 14, 2023 — In a new, biennial report on the status of cancer disparities in the United States led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), mortality from all-cancer...
Nov 13, 2023American Cancer Society Awards 131 New Research and Career Development Grants Totaling $64.5 MillionNation's largest non-government, non-profit funder of cancer research also announces recipients of the ACS Research Professor AwardATLANTA, November 13, 2023 – The American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 131 new...
Nov 9, 2023Hundreds of facilities across the country will open their doors Saturday, Nov. 11th to accommodate veterans and the public at large to get screened and raise awareness about lung cancer screeningATLANTA, Nov. 11, 2023 – On the heels of American Cancer Society’s (ACS) updated lung cancer screening guideline, the ACS National Lung Cancer Roundtable (ACS NLCRT) launches the second Annual...
Nov 9, 2023American Cancer Society researchers stress more studies are needed to determine full extent of cancer care disruption during the pandemicATLANTA, November 9, 2023 — A large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows there were approximately 100,000 fewer cancer surgeries performed during the first months...
Nov 9, 2023The association is strongest for younger women and women in urban areasATLANTA, November 9, 2023 — New findings led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers show that breast cancer screening is higher for some low-income women who receive government housing...
Nov 8, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need to dismantle structural racism and advance health equityATLANTA, November 8, 2023 — In a new, large national hospital-based study, researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), found individuals racialized as Black in the United States with...
Nov 1, 2023For the start of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society aims to reduce lung cancer deaths with updated screening recommendations
Oct 30, 2023Two-Year Program to Expedite Important Cancer Research Breakthroughs for Patients and Their FamiliesDALLAS, October 30, 2023 – BrightEdge LLC, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) venture capital and impact investment arm, received its largest donation to date from Dallas-based Lyda Hill...
Oct 28, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumATLANTA, October 28, 2023 — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows state Medicaid expansion status was associated with higher screening for colorectal and breast...
- Oct 28, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ATLANTA, October 28, 2023 — In two new abstracts by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), crowdfunding campaigns, like GoFundMe, are being used by survivors of cancer in the United...
Oct 28, 2023New Study Highlights Impact of Federal and State Policies on Insurance Coverage and Cancer DiagnosisThe American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumATLANTA, October 28, 2023 — A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that while the percentage of late-stage diagnoses decreased since 2018 across the United...
Oct 28, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumATLANTA, October 28, 2023 — A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that adults in the United States with stage IV cancer living in nonmetropolitan,...
Oct 28, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumATLANTA, October 28, 2023 — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that adults in the United States with prior insurance coverage disruptions are significantly...
Oct 27, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumATLANTA, October 27, 2023 — New research by scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the University of California, San Francisco, shows individuals in the United States undergoing...
Oct 27, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumATLANTA, October 27, 2023 — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), shows only about a quarter of individuals newly diagnosed...
Oct 27, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumATLANTA, October 27, 2023 — A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) showed among patients receiving outpatient cancer treatment in two sites (the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix,...
- Oct 19, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need for interventions to reduce adverse effects of living alone and social isolation
ATLANTA, October 19, 2023 — In new findings from a large, nationally representative study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), adults living alone in the United States were...
Oct 12, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need for strengthening cigarette smoking cessation programsReversing historical patterns, new findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) show higher lung cancer incidence in women than in men has not only continued in adults younger than 50 years, but now extends to women 50 to 54 years of age in the United States.
Oct 9, 2023The American Cancer Society is raising awareness about this aggressive form of breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness MonthInflammatory breast cancer (IBC) only accounts for one to five percent of all breast cancer cases, but it’s important to know your risk and the warning signs, as this form of the disease is aggressive, fast-growing, and hard to detect early.
Sep 29, 2023ATLANTA, September 29, 2023 – Breast cancer is most treatable when caught early. The breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 43% since 1989 because of earlier detection and improved treatments....
Sep 28, 2023The Crucial Catch Initiative Promotes Cancer Prevention and Addresses Screening Barriers in NFL Markets Across the CountryATLANTA, September 28, 2023 – Since 2009, the National Football League (NFL) and the American Cancer Society have partnered to fight cancer and save lives through Crucial Catch. Along with...
Sep 27, 2023New diagnoses of six major cancer types in the United States fell abruptly in early 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from part 2 of the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.
Sep 21, 2023Today, the American Cancer Society expanded its impact on pediatric patients with cancer through the launch of ACS PAWS (Pups Assisting with Support).
- Sep 14, 2023Yabroff recognized for her extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to patients with cancer
Dr. Robin Yabroff, scientific vice president, health services research at the American Cancer Society (ACS), was named a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO).
Sep 13, 2023Professional navigation requires a set of skills and competencies to ensure patients receive recommended care that can improve outcomesWASHINGTON D.C. – September 13, 2023 – Earlier today, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden issued a Fact Sheet to announce new actions and commitments to end cancer as we know it. We...
Sep 11, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need to invest in clinician training and community outreach to improve colorectal cancer screening ratesATLANTA, September 11, 2023 — In a new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), most adults (73.2 %) in the United States overdue for colorectal cancer screening (CRC)...
Sep 6, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need to update oncology infrastructure in the country to better treat patientsThe study showed that 55% of CRC patients in SSA survived two years after a diagnosis of their disease, compared to 84% of patients in the United States, and the risk of dying from CRC was 67% higher in patients diagnosed in low-income countries than those diagnosed in middle-income countries.
Aug 30, 2023The American Cancer Society’s Dr. Lorelei Mucci stresses the need for early detection, screening, and prevention strategies, especially among at-risk communities.Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 288,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease this year, with close to 35,000 deaths. Black men are two times more likely to die from the disease than White men and have the highest death rate for prostate cancer of any racial and ethnic group. However, when prostate cancer is detected early, the odds of survival are high.
Aug 16, 2023American Cancer Society’s Impact Venture Fund Announces Annual Results and New Framework that Measures Investments’ Impact on Mission to End CancerBrightEdge LLC, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) venture capital and impact investment arm, published its most recent annual report, featuring how its portfolio of 18 companies has the potential to improve the lives of more than 1.5 million cancer patients and their families.
- Aug 15, 2023
HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI, August 15, 2023 – Nearly 8,500 Hawaiʻi residents are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and thousands of others are living with the disease. The recent wildfire...
Aug 4, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society highlight the need for more research to address survival disparities among multiple primary cancer survivorsATLANTA, August 4, 2023 — In new findings from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), non-Hispanic Black individuals diagnosed with a second primary cancer (SPC) experienced 21%...
Aug 1, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society suggest more ongoing cancer surveillance focusing on the uninsured and individuals who live in socioeconomically deprived areasA new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found monthly adult cancer diagnoses decreased by half in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
Jul 20, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of promoting equitable access to care across the cancer care continuumA new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with White cancer survivors.
- Jul 20, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. – July 20, 2023 – Yesterday, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden held a call with cancer advocacy organizations to discuss the administration’s commitment to increase access to patient...