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Oct 27, 2022Según el Informe Anual a la Nación sobre el Estado del Cáncer, las tasas de mortalidad general por cáncer siguen en descenso en los hombres, las mujeres, los niños y los adolescentes y...
- Oct 24, 2022The roundtables bring together a diverse coalition of national organizations and advocates to prioritize equitable access to the prevention, screening, early detection, and diagnosis of cancer.
WASHINGTON, DC - Oct. 24, 2022 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the White House unite to launch the ACS National Breast Cancer Roundtable and the ACS National Roundtable on Cervical...
Oct 13, 2022New findings by the American Cancer Society show disparities in mortality rates by educational attainment as a measure of socio-economic status considerably increased in 2020 compared to prior years.
Oct 12, 2022The American Cancer Society has approved funding for 89 new Extramural Discovery Science research grants totaling $54.3 million
- Oct 11, 2022
Through the “Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer” initiative, the American Cancer Society and the National Football League (NFL) have teamed up to fight cancer and save...
- Oct 10, 2022The New England Journal of Medicine researchers examined the effectiveness of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
Dr. Karen Knudsen, Chief Executive Officer at the American Cancer Society: “Preventive cancer screenings are the best and most trusted way to save lives. That’s why the American Cancer Society...
Oct 5, 2022Dr. Bertozzi is first woman researcher funded by ACS to win science’s top honorFOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michele Money-Carson, Michele.Money-Carson@cancer.org Carolyn Bertozzi, PhD, was one of three scientists to be awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry earlier...
Oct 3, 2022While breast cancer death rates dropped by 43% from 1989 to 2020, Black women continue to be 40% more likely to die from the disease despite lower incidence. These findings are outlined in the latest edition of American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Statistics, 2022, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians alongside its consumer-friendly companion, Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2022-2024.
Oct 2, 2022New findings led by American Cancer Society researchers show cancer survivors who delayed care due to lack of transportation were more likely to use the emergency room. They also had the highest risks of all-cause and cancer-specific mortality.
Oct 1, 2022New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society ACS and the Johns Hopkins University show historical housing discrimination negatively affects contemporary colon cancer care and outcomes.
- Oct 1, 2022
Findings reported by researchers at the American Cancer Society and the Johns Hopkins University show that area-level mortgage discrimination is adversely associated with receipt of guideline-concordant non-small cell lung cancer care for cancer patients in the United States.
Sep 30, 2022New data reported by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows Medicaid expansion was associated with increases in the use of palliative care among individuals with newly diagnosed stage IV cancer, although overall usage of palliative care was low.
Sep 30, 2022Prostate cancer survivors originally diagnosed with metastatic disease experience significantly worse health-related quality of life (HRQOL) than men diagnosed with early-stage disease and men without a cancer history across all domains, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Society .
Sep 29, 2022From March through December 2020, more than 16,000 cancer deaths were due to complications of COVID-19 in the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society.
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Sep 29, 2022
Independence Blue Cross Foundation and Partners Across Philadelphia Lead a Citywide Effort to Save More Lives PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS)...
Sep 28, 2022New findings by the American Cancer Society (ACS) found cumulative economic losses from cigarette smoking topped $891 billion in 2020, or 4.3% of the United States Gross Domestic Product.
Sep 26, 2022New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society show more than 32,000 newly diagnosed adolescent and young adult cancer patients may lose or face compromised fertility preservation care each year due to legislation that has been enacted or is expected to be enacted in some states.
Sep 21, 2022Just released dissemination papers led by researchers at the American Cancer Society, Baylor College of...
Sep 20, 2022More than 760 Extended Stay America Locations Will Offer Free and Reduced Rate Hotel Stays for Patients Traveling to TreatmentLodging expenses can present a significant financial barrier to cancer patients when the most effective...
Sep 15, 2022In a large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society, men and women who drank two or more servings of sugar-sweetened beverages per day, compared to people who never drank, had a five percent increased risk of death from an obesity-related cancer.
Sep 13, 2022A new, large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows rising costs of cancer treatments led to increases in total costs of care, and when compounded with greater cost sharing, increased out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for privately insured, patients under 65 years old.
Aug 10, 2022A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society reports nearly 123,000 cancer deaths, or close to 30 percent of all cancer deaths, were from cigarette smoking in the United States in 2019, leading to more than two million Person-Years of Lost Life and nearly $21 billion in annual lost earnings.
Aug 3, 2022A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows older age and smoking are the two most important risk factors associated with a relative and absolute five-year risk of developing any cancer.
Aug 1, 2022A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), shows serious smoking cessation activity declined among adults in the United States immediately after the onset of COVID-19 and...
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Jul 26, 2022The American Cancer Society stresses the need for improving access to health insurance coverage and system-level interventions
Jul 14, 2022Collaboration Allows BrightEdge to Invest in Oncology-Focused Biotechnology Companies Launched by Third Rock Ventures
Jul 13, 2022American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for better access to health insurance coverage to improve cancer care and outcomes
Jul 6, 2022Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Resonance Philanthropies Join Exclusive ACS BrightEdge Founders Circle
Jul 1, 2022American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for better access to quality health care, health care education, healthy food options and positive decision-making
- Jun 23, 2022American Cancer Society researchers show racial disparities in cancer treatment and survival suggest large inequalities in access to care
Jun 18, 2022American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for equitable access to high-quality care
Jun 8, 2022The American Cancer Society stresses the need for increasing effective public health communication and behavioral interventions
Jun 3, 2022American Cancer Society researchers stress the need to improve access to cancer screenings, especially for minorities and lower-income populations
May 26, 2022The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2022 ASCO annual meeting
May 26, 2022The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2022 ASCO annual meeting
May 26, 2022The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2022 ASCO annual meeting
May 26, 2022The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2022 ASCO annual meeting
May 26, 2022The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2022 ASCO annual meeting
May 26, 2022The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2022 ASCO annual meeting
May 19, 2022BrightEdge Impact Venture Capital Fund Reports Net Asset Value of Some $77 Million
May 18, 2022American Cancer Society researchers report findings suggest better access to timely and effective treatments
May 12, 2022American Cancer Society researchers stress health interventions to continue reducing e-cigarette use among youth
May 6, 2022Bank of America Convenes the American Heart Association®, American Diabetes Association®, American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health for an Innovative Initiative to Improve Health and Health Care Across the U.S.CHARLOTTE, May 6, 2022 – Bank of America, along with leading public health organizations – the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society and...
May 4, 2022Settlement Filed in Case on Corrective Statements at Point of Sale
Apr 20, 2022Research from the American Cancer Society underscores the importance of health insurance and access to affordable care for adult cancer survivors.
Apr 11, 2022American Cancer Society leaders urge coordinated efforts between parents, schools and health care professionals to provide support
Mar 16, 2022American Cancer Society 2022 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guideline for Cancer Survivors Shows Obesity Linked to Recurrence and Mortality for Some Cancer Types
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Mar 3, 2022Award honors individuals and organizations contributing to fight against colorectal cancer
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Feb 16, 2022
Today, the American Cancer Society's National Consortium for Cancer Screening and Care (ACS National Consortium) announced nine consensus recommendations to accelerate recovery from the pandemic...
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Feb 11, 2022The organization answers President Biden's call for additional roundtables to reduce cancer incidence and deaths faster
The American Cancer Society will launch two national roundtables – one focused on cervical cancer, the other breast cancer – to bring together leading organizations and experts to drive...
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Feb 10, 2022American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures for African American/Black People shows disparities in survival, stage at diagnosis and more.
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Feb 2, 2022Calls For at Least 50% Reduction in Cancer Mortality in Next 25 Years
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Feb 2, 2022Organizations to conduct joint research with goal of developing sleep strategies and guidance for cancer patients and survivors, leading to improved quality of life
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Sleep Number Corporation announce a landmark partnership to embark upon foundational sleep research to inform the first-ever sleep guidelines for cancer. Over...
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Feb 1, 2022Cancer.Net & Cancer.org To Cross-Share Select Patient and Consumer Resources
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) today initiated a collaboration to ensure that people can easily find the trusted, expert-approved cancer...
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Jan 19, 2022
The American Cancer Society (ACS) today announced a landmark grant of $9.1 million from the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, to establish the American Cancer...
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Jan 12, 2022ACS & NFL Crucial Catch Initiative Super Bowl Sweepstakes Grants NFL Fan Experience of a Lifetime
The American Cancer Society (ACS), through its National Football League (NFL) Crucial Catch partnership, announced today that TikTok star Addison Rae will give one lucky fan the VIP experience of...
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Jan 12, 2022Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer and Disparities Noted as Areas of Concern
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Jan 7, 2022American Cancer Society analyses show patients living in states with lower historic Medicaid income eligibility limits had worse survival for most cancers in both early and late stages
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Jan 4, 2022
ATLANTA, GA (January 4, 2022) - Massachusetts’ comprehensive menthol flavor ban, implemented in June 2020, tremendously decreased menthol and all (menthol and nonflavored) cigarette sales, even...
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Dec 9, 2021
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has awarded nearly $3.9 million in funding to 77 health systems across the country to alleviate the financial burden of lodging costs for cancer patients. This...
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Dec 8, 2021This analysis shows symptoms of inequity in social determinants of health, including institutional racism and economic inequity, are impacting cancer outcomes and what we can do about it
Researchers at the American Cancer Society, led by Farhad Islami, MD PhD, analyzed comprehensive and up-to-date data on racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in cancer occurrence. This includes incidence, stage at diagnosis, survival, mortality, major risk factors and access to and utilization of preventative care and cancer screening in the United States. The report also looks back at some of the major root causes of why these disparities exist. Additionally, the report reviews a variety of programs and resources targeting cancer disparities and provides policy recommendations to mitigate them.
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Dec 7, 2021Michael Marquardt to Serve as Chair of the Board
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has named five new members to its board of directors, with all terms beginning on January 1, 2022. The ACS Board of Directors consists of 23 members, which...
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Dec 6, 2021Kamal Will Lead Patient Support to Improve Lives of Cancer Patients
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has hired Dr. Arif Kamal as its first Chief Patient Officer to lead its patient support vision and strategic plans to improve the lives of cancer patients and...
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Dec 2, 2021Occupational cancer deaths now leading cause of death for fire fighters and EMS personnel
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) today launched an historic, long-term collaboration to help fire fighters and emergency medical services...
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Nov 23, 2021Initiative focused on increasing awareness of cancer risk, prevention and early detection in the Black community
The American Cancer Society's Partnering For Life initiative will work to spread awareness about cancer risk, prevention, and early detection in the Black community. The initiative will launch...
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Nov 17, 2021Nation's largest non-government, not-for-profit funder of cancer research announces awards at 59 institutions
The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 82 research and training grants totaling...
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Nov 16, 2021Donations to BrightEdge fund total $2.5 million; Donors include Wood Next Fund and G2 CEO Godard Abel, serial tech entrepreneur.
The American Cancer Society’s impact investment fund, BrightEdge LLC, today named its first Founder’s Circle members, securing contributions totaling $2.5 million. Launched with an initial $25 million investment from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the mission-driven fund invests in for-profit, early-stage companies developing cutting-edge, cancer-focused therapeutics, diagnostics, devices, and technologies. The impact investment donations are BrightEdge’s first since its formation.
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Nov 11, 2021New analysis from the American Cancer Society shows large declines in cancer mortality since 1971 passage of National Cancer Act
It’s been 50 years since President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act, launching the War on Cancer. How did we do? Substantial progress has been made in the war against cancer, according to...
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Nov 1, 2021American Cancer Society and Canadian Cancer Society Return as Partners
The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) announced that their annual Hockey Fights Cancer campaign begins today. Since 1998, the joint initiative...
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Oct 26, 2021
Contact: NCI Press Office 240-760-6600 Credit: National Cancer Institute Part 2 of the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that cancer patients in the United States...