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Dec 29, 2024WASHINGTON, DC – December 29, 2024 – The American Cancer Society joins the nation in mourning the loss of former president Jimmy Carter. President Carter passed away today after receiving home...
Dec 19, 2024The report by American Cancer Society researchers could help accelerate equitable advancements against premature deathATLANTA, December 19, 2024 — A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows disparities in mortality from 10 leading causes of death by county-level poverty widened during...
Dec 16, 2024American Cancer Society showcases key studies to help prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancerATLANTA, December 16, 2024 – Scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS) continued to set the standard for research excellence and innovation in 2024. Important discoveries, including...
Dec 11, 2024American Cancer Society researchers call it a “global phenomenon” and stress increasing awareness and prevention to help reverse this trend in colorectal cancer ratesATLANTA, December 11, 2024 — A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows that early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates are rising in 27 of 50...
Dec 11, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the need to improve early detection and treatment services to help reduce the burden of the disease in these countriesATLANTA, December 11, 2024 — A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows prostate cancer incidence rates increased in 11 of 50 countries, mostly located in Africa, Asia,...
Dec 3, 2024To support the Biden Cancer Moonshot, the expansion of ACS LION™ aims to ensure more patients can gain access to potentially life-saving treatments and resourcesATLANTA, GA, December 3, 2024 – In support of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative, the American Cancer Society (ACS) will offer a first-of-its-kind Clinical Trials Navigation...
Nov 21, 2024While youth tobacco use broadly has hit a 25-year low in the U.S., over two million young people continue to use these deadly productsATLANTA, GA, November 21, 2024 – During this year’s American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Great American Smokeout® on November 21, ACS and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS...
Nov 6, 2024The biennial ACS-sponsored meeting focuses on groundbreaking research & preparing future leadersATLANTA, November 6, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) is proud to hold the 2024 ACS-Jiler Professors and Fellows Conference in Tucson, Arizona, November 7-10, 2024. More than 100 cancer...
Oct 30, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for expanding health insurance coverage in all populationsATLANTA, October 30, 2024 — A new, large study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers found that lack of health insurance coverage accounts for a significant proportion of racial and...
Oct 29, 2024Coaches vs. Cancer program has raised over $167 million since 1993KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches and the American Cancer Society have extended a partnership to continue the two organizations’ widely celebrated collaboration...
Oct 28, 2024ACS Impact Venture Fund (AIVF)’s active portfolio of 16 companies is transforming the fight against cancer through impact investingBOSTON, Oct. 28, 2024 – BrightEdge LLC, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) venture capital and impact investment arm, has published its most recent annual report highlighting progress in the...
Oct 19, 2024ATLANTA, October 19, 2024- The American Cancer Society responds to an incident at the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk today at Shelby...
Oct 17, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the role of social support in screening utilizationATLANTA, October 17, 2024 — A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows social support measures were associated with improved cancer screening to varying degrees by...
Oct 15, 2024ATLANTA, October 15, 2024 — The Board of Directors at the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced today the appointment of Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD, MBA, as interim chief executive officer of...
Oct 10, 2024American Cancer Society researchers used innovations in Artificial Intelligence to help highlight financial and social hardship for patients with cancerATLANTA, October 10, 2024 — In a new, large comprehensive analysis led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers, using a form of Artificial Intelligence (AI), found that more than...
Oct 9, 2024Prizes given to Drs. Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun, and David Baker who were awarded ACS grants early in their careersATLANTA, October 9, 2024 — The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to American scientists Dr. Victor Ambros and Dr. Gary Ruvkun for their work on the discovery of...
Oct 7, 2024For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society highlights the importance of regular screening and informed decision-making, as dense breast tissue increases breast cancer risk and complicates mammogram detectionATLANTA, October 7, 2024 – According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 310,720 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, making it the most common cancer in women in the United...
- Oct 1, 2024American Cancer Society researchers also report alarming disparities remain for underserved populations, including Native American women
ATLANTA, October 1, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Breast Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization’s biennial update on breast cancer occurrence and trends in the...
- Oct 1, 2024Los investigadores de la American Cancer Society también informan que siguen existiendo inequidades para las poblaciones desatendidas, como las mujeres indígenas americanas.
ATLANTA, 1 de octubre de 2024 — La American Cancer Society (ACS, por sus siglas en inglés) publicó hoy Estadísticas del cáncer de seno, 2024, la actualización bienal de la organización...
Sep 26, 2024Crucial Catch funds support increasing access to low or no cost cancer screenings in all NFL markets across the countryATLANTA, September 26, 2024 – Through Crucial Catch, the American Cancer Society and the National Football League (NFL) work together to improve cancer outcomes by educating fans about the...
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumAssociation of county-level medical debt and survival among individuals newly diagnosed with cancer
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumIncome, wealth, and debt among families with a history of cancer
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumHurricane Disasters and Radiation Treatment Delays among Patients Diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumWildfire exposures and in-hospital length of stay following lung cancer surgery
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumThe Association of Disability and Medical Financial Hardship among Cancer Survivors in the U.S.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumAssociation of Area-level Broadband and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Guideline-Concordant Care in the U.S.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumSpillover effects of Medicaid expansion on insurance coverage among low-income older individuals newly diagnosed with cancer
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumAssociations of Medicaid expansion with stage at diagnosis, timely initiation and receipt of guideline-concordant treatment, and survival among individuals newly diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumHealthcare spending and out-of-pocket burden for working-aged adults after a cancer diagnosis
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumAssociations of individual and partner incarceration history and receipt of cancer screening in the U.S.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumChanges in cancer diagnoses and stage distribution during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
Sep 23, 2024The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care SymposiumIs Federal Housing Assistance Associated with Earlier-Stage Cancer Diagnosis? Evidence from the New SEER-Medicare and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Data Linkage
Sep 23, 2024ACS scientists are presenting research studies at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium
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...
- 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 cancer
ATLANTA 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, 2024
ATLANTA, 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 generations
ATLANTA, 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, 2024
ATLANTA, 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...
- May 28, 2024
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, 2024A 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 Award
ATLANTA, 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, 2024
ATLANTA, 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, CA
ATLANTA, 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 health
New 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...
- Mar 1, 2024
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, 2024
ATLANTA, 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, 2023
American 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 inequities
ATLANTA, 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 app
ATLANTA, 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 addiction
ATLANTA, 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 populations
ATLANTA, 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 smoked
ATLANTA 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 race
ATLANTA, 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...