Press Releases

Atlanta 2009/06/24 -A new study suggests that a drop in colorectal cancer incidence seen nationwide has not occurred among people living in poorer communities, and suggests that barriers to health...

ATLANTA 2009/06/19 -The American Cancer Society – the nation’s leading voluntary health organization and largest non-governmental funder of cancer research and discovery – will present its...

ATLANTA 2009/06/18 -The American Cancer Society will host its inaugural Corporate Impact Conference June 18-19 in Chicago to help large corporate employers diminish the impact of cancer on the...

Washington 2009/06/11 -“Today is an historic day for public health, as the U.S. Senate passed legislation by a bipartisan 79-17 vote that will finally put an end to Big Tobacco’s despicable...

ATLANTA 2009/06/09 -As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society today announced new survey results that show people who say they are in excellent health enjoy better...

Atlanta 2009/06/05 -On Sunday, June 7, the American Cancer Society will join millions of Americans in honoring cancer survivors as part of the 22nd annual National Cancer Survivors Day. There are...

Atlanta 2009/05/29 -The American Cancer Society will host its 10th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Invitational, Sunday and Monday, June 7-8, at the fabled Raleigh (N.C.) Country Club. NCAA...

Orlando 2009/05/28 -The American Cancer Society today unveiled its Circle Of Sharing social web application designed to help cancer patients, their families, and their friends better coordinate...

ATLANTA 2009/05/27 -The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer statistics report finds that 15 years of steady declines in overall cancer death rates translate to about 650,000 deaths from...

ATLANTA 2009/05/15 -A year-long celebration marking the 25th season for the world's largest grassroots fundraising activity, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, is underway. The month of...

Atlanta 2009/05/12 -Chief Medical Officer Otis W. Brawley, M.D. responds to Medicare's decision not to cover CT colonography "I am disappointed in this decision, as randomized clinical trials...

Atlanta 2009/05/11 -People who live in urban areas are more likely to develop late-stage cancer than those who live in suburban and rural areas. That is the conclusion of a new study published in...

Atlanta 2009/05/09 -A new analysis finds that a considerable number of clinical cancer studies published in respected medical journals have financial connections to pharmaceutical companies....

ATLANTA 2009/05/07 -As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society has created a new online presence that includes interactive and social media tools to create a world with less...

Atlanta 2009/05/01 -“The American Cancer Society is in the midst of our largest annual fundraising event, Relay For Life, which takes place in more than 5,000 local communities in the U.S. and...

Atlanta 2009/04/27 -The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has awarded 143 national research and training...

Atlanta 2009/04/21 -The American Cancer Society is launching a major brand revitalization effort focused on helping people better connect with the organization and understand all it has to offer...

Atlanta 2009/04/20 -National Minority Cancer Awareness Week is April 19-25, and the American Cancer Society is encouraged by the progress being made among racial and ethnic populations in the...

Atlanta 2009/04/17 -In celebration of the 36th annual National Volunteer Week (April 19 to April 25), the American Cancer Society recognizes and celebrates the efforts of its more than three...

Atlanta 2009/04/03 -Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, whose Spartans have advanced to the 2009 NCAA Final Four, is the recipient of the Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award, presented...

Atlanta 2009/03/25 -Fifteen outstanding cancer care providers from a variety of backgrounds and regions have been chosen to receive the 2009 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life...

Atlanta 2009/03/18 -The first reports from two long-awaited large, randomized trials designed to provide answers about the effectiveness of prostate cancer screening have been published in the New...

Atlanta 2009/03/09 -Women whose cells harbor harmful mutations in the BRCA genes are likely to view preventive mastectomy as the best way to reduce their risk and fears of developing breast...

Atlanta 2009/03/09 -A new analysis has found that certain variations in genes that repair DNA can affect a person’s risk of developing Hodgkin disease. Published in the April 1, 2009 issue of...

Atlanta 2009/03/02 -As the nation marks National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, the American Cancer Society is encouraging Americans to get lifesaving screening tests that have been...

Atlanta 2009/02/18 -“Jeanne was one of the world’s most respected epidemiologists, researching the causes of cancer, especially obesity and diet. She directed one of the largest and most...

Atlanta 2009/02/18 -While death rates from cancer continue to drop among African Americans, the group continues to be diagnosed at more advanced stages and have lower survival rates at each stage...

Atlanta 2009/02/05 -"Justice Ginsburg's success in beating back a diagnosis of colon cancer nearly ten years ago has inspired and given hope to many in the cancer fight. This new diagnosis is...

Atlanta 2009/02/05 -The American Cancer Society is taking a unique approach to engaging college students in a dialogue about tobacco use by collaborating with international recording artist and...

Atlanta 2009/02/02 -A new study makes important new findings on the role of hormone use on the risk of breast cancer, confirming that the use of estrogen plus progesterone increases the risk of...

Atlanta 2009/01/16 -Coaches vs. Cancer “Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend,” a collaborative initiative of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and the American Cancer...

Atlanta 2009/01/14 -A new cancer specialty certification has been launched to train health and fitness professionals earn additional qualifications to work with people with a history of cancer,...

Atlanta 2009/01/05 -A new epidemiological study has found that among women who have never used menopausal hormone therapy, obese women are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer...

Atlanta 2008/12/22 -Individuals with particular variants of certain genes involved in metabolizing the most potent carcinogen found in cigarette smoke have an increased risk of developing lung...

Atlanta 2008/12/22 -A new study finds that hospice services—care that is provided by physicians, visiting nurses, chaplains, home health aides, social workers and counselors—have restrictions...

Atlanta 2008/12/17 -The American Cancer Society, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization, today announced the launch of a podcast series, “Powerful Choices,” intended to provide...

Atlanta 2008/12/15 -A new report from the American Cancer Society says despite unprecedented progress in reducing incidence and death rates from colorectal cancer, the gap between blacks and...

Atlanta 2008/12/13 -The American Cancer Society announced today the winners of the 2009 Luther L. Terry Awards for Exemplary Leadership in Tobacco Control. The awards are named for the late United...

Atlanta 2008/12/10 -The American Cancer Society today announced that it is launching its Quitline service in India. The program will be provided through multi-national employers with operations in...

Atlanta 2008/12/09 -Despite the recent good news that cancer incidence and death rates for men and women in the United States continue to decline, cancer is projected to become the leading cause...

Despite the recent good news that cancer incidence and death rates for men and women in the United States continue to decline, cancer is projected to become the leading cause of death worldwide in...

New York City 2008/11/21 -The American Cancer Society – the nation’s leading voluntary health organization and largest non-governmental funder of cancer research and discovery – will present...

New York City 2008/11/21 -Four Americans whose unique talents and dedication have helped reduce the burden of cancer today received prestigious awards from the American Cancer Society for their...

The American Cancer Society -- the nation's leading voluntary health organization and largest non-governmental funder of cancer research and discovery -- will present its highest honor, the Medal...

Atlanta 2008/11/17 -“November 23, 2008 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) between the tobacco industry and 46 states. Despite a commitment by the states to...

Atlanta 2008/11/06 -A new American Cancer Society study finds that recent progress in closing the gap in overall cancer mortality between African Americans and whites may be due primarily to...

Atlanta 2008/10/20 -Socioeconomic factors and the type of treatment received have an impact on a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patient’s risk of dying. That is the finding of a new study published...

Atlanta 2008/10/20 -A new study indicates that educational literature can influence young women’s use of indoor tanning, not by raising their fear of skin cancer but by changing their attitudes...

Atlanta 2008/10/17 -The American Cancer Society, the largest voluntary health organization in the United States and the world’s leading cancer control organization, has named Victor G. Vogel,...

Atlanta 2008/10/05 -A new analysis finds considerable disparities in survival related to race and socio-economic status among patients with head and neck cancer. Published in the November 15, 2008...

Atlanta 2008/09/22 -A new analysis indicates an association between a gene involved in vitamin D metabolism and skin cancer. Published in the November 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed...

Atlanta 2008/09/08 -Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, may reduce serum levels of the prostate biomarker, PSA (prostate specific antigen),...

Atlanta 2008/09/08 -A new analysis reveals that fewer than half of older patients successfully treated for colorectal cancer receive the recommended screening schedule to detect any recurrence of...

Atlanta 2008/08/25 -Long term use of incense increases the risk of developing cancers of the respiratory tract, according to a new study. The new analysis, which the authors say is the first...

Atlanta 2008/08/25 -Factors such as age at menopause as well as a woman’s breastfeeding practices can influence her risk of developing certain types of breast cancer. That was the conclusion of...

Atlanta 2008/07/30 -The American Cancer Society and the National Medical Association today announced a three-year strategic collaboration intended to educate the general public, physicians, and...

Atlanta 2008/07/30 -The American Cancer Society, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization, has received a gift of $8.5 million from a single anonymous donor. The contribution, one of...

The American Cancer Society and the National Medical Association today announced a three-year strategic collaboration intended to educate the general public, physicians, and other health...

More than a third of states are not measuring up in the fight against cancer by failing to implement laws and policies that help people fight the disease, according to a new report evaluating...

Atlanta 2008/07/02 -Cancer clinicians should understand and consider the economic impact of new interventions, which often have substantial costs, according to a report appearing in the...

Atlanta 2008/06/25 -In an unprecedented meeting between the media, cancer and tobacco control nongovernmental organizations, and the health care sector, African journalists gathered in...

Atlanta 2008/06/20 -According to research presented today, many older cancer patients can tolerate more aggressive treatment than they typically receive, and age, income, and education all can...

Atlanta 2008/05/29 -The American Cancer Society will host the ninth annual Coaches vs. Cancer® Golf Invitational, Sunday and Monday, June 1-2, at the fabled Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio....

Atlanta 2008/05/20 -"Our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Kennedy and his family as they manage this difficult situation. Senator Kennedy has been an unparalleled leader in the fight against...

Atlanta 2008/05/07 -The U.S. Public Health Service today released an updated version of the clinical guidelines for treating tobacco dependence. Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update...

Atlanta 2008/04/22 -A new American Cancer Society study finds female African American patients tend to overestimate their level of cancer screening, indicating that current estimates of screening...

Atlanta 2008/04/21 -An annual report from the American Cancer Society highlights that long-term favorable trends have stalled for several factors that have been responsible for declining cancer...

Atlanta 2008/04/14 -The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has awarded 133 national research and training...

Atlanta 2008/04/08 -A new study indicates that patients receiving treatments for late stage testicular, colorectal and ovarian cancer have increased life expectancy, resulting from the proportion...

Atlanta 2008/04/07 -Financial pressures from Medicare reimbursement changes may have caused physicians to switch from providing hormonal-induced castration to providing surgical castration for men...

New York 2008/03/28 -The American Cancer Society hosted an informative national media briefing in New York on March 14, with a panel of top cancer experts discussing the latest developments in...

Atlanta 2008/03/05 -The American Cancer Society, the American College of Radiology, and the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (a group that comprises representatives from the...

Facing cancer is one of life's greatest challenges. Finding an affordable, supportive place to stay during treatment shouldn't be. The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce its newest and...

Atlanta 2008/02/28 -A new study from the American Cancer Society finds that while breast cancer death rates are decreasing for white women in every U.S. state, for African American women, death...

Atlanta 2008/02/20 -The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer statistics report finds that death rates from cancer in the United States have decreased by 18.4 percent among men and by 10.5...

Atlanta 2008/02/19 -A new American Cancer Society study of twelve types of cancer among more than 3.5 million cancer patients finds uninsured patients were significantly more likely to present...

Washington 2008/02/15 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced its Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton Hotels will make its 8,000 smoking guest rooms in 300 hotels and resorts smoke-free by...

Atlanta 2008/01/31 -Atlanta, January 31, 2008 – "Philip Morris International’s announced spin-off and well-planned launch of deadly new products are at odds with the company’s claims to be a...

ATLANTA 2008/01/28 -The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, has scheduled the Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers awareness...

Atlanta 2008/01/22 -A new study reveals significant racial and ethnic differences in the treatment and survival of patients with soft-tissue sarcomas, a rare but dangerous cancer that begins in...

Atlanta 2008/01/22 -A new study has found that cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption do not have an effect on ovarian cancer risk, while caffeine intake may lower the risk, particularly in...

Atlanta 2008/01/17 -Renowned cancer researcher and American Cancer Society grantee Dr. Judah Folkman passed away suddenly this week at age 74. In the face of deep skepticism, Dr. Folkman, of...

ATLANTA 2008/01/17 -The American Cancer Society is kicking off a healthy New Year with the Great American Health Check on January 17 by urging Americans to remember one important message: getting...

Atlanta 2008/01/07 -A new study from Danish researchers has found that childless men have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer than fathers, and that, paradoxically, the more children a...

Atlanta 2008/01/07 -A new study finds that, despite efforts in the last decade to mitigate cancer treatment disparities, black patients are significantly less likely than white patients to receive...

Atlanta 2007/12/21 -A new study finds that most general surgeons do not discuss reconstruction with patients before surgical breast cancer treatment. The analysis shows that only one in three...

Atlanta 2007/12/21 -A new study has estimated the costs of providing comprehensive screening and diagnostic services to under-or uninsured, low-income women to identify those with breast or...

Atlanta 2007/12/20 -A new report from the American Cancer Society finds substantial evidence that lack of adequate health insurance coverage is associated with less access to care and poorer...

Atlanta 2007/12/17 -A new American Cancer Society report estimates that there will be over 12 million new cancer cases and 7.6 million cancer deaths (about 20,000 cancer deaths a day) worldwide in...

Atlanta 2007/12/10 -Immigrants in the United States may be less likely to report a family history of cancer, which may lead to inadequate screening and cancer prevention strategies according to a...

Atlanta 2007/12/10 -A new study finds significant underuse of colorectal cancer screening procedures among Medicare beneficiaries. The study, published in the January 15, 2008 issue of CANCER, a...

Atlanta 2007/12/03 -An American Cancer Society study finds breast cancer patients who lack insurance, who come from areas with lower education levels, who are African American, or who are older...

Atlanta 2007/11/26 -Prostate cancer patients often receive treatment that is contraindicated by pre-existing conditions, like urinary or bowel dysfunction, according to a new study. Dr. James...

Atlanta 2007/11/26 -A new study finds significant racial differences in the risk of pain related to metastatic breast cancer. An analysis by Dr. Liana Castel of the University of North Carolina at...

Atlanta 2007/11/13 -The American Cancer Society will celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 15. With exactly half of the United States now protected by...

The American Cancer Society is looking for individuals with or without formal science training who have a strong personal interest in the battle against cancer to serve on peer review committees...

Atlanta 2007/11/12 -A newly launched Internet search engine from the American Cancer Society, www.SearchToFight.org, will enable consumers to help raise money to fight cancer when they are...

Atlanta 2007/11/12 -Men who are overweight or obese when diagnosed with prostate cancer are at greater risk of death after treatment, according to a new study in the December 15, 2007 issue of...

Atlanta 2007/11/12 -Families coping with prostate cancer report improved quality of life from a structured support program integrated into the patient's cancer management, according to a new...

A midpoint assessment of the American Cancer Society's ambitious goal to cut cancer incidence by one-fourth by 2015 finds overall cancer incidence rates were eight percent lower in 2004 than they...