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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 cancerDr. 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, 2023HONOLULU, 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...
- Jul 14, 2023Proposal also expands access to telehealth provisions critical to cancer patient care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 14, 2023 – The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed Calendar Year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule late yesterday, including coding...
- Jul 13, 2023American Cancer Society Statement: WHO Classifies Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Possible CarcinogenStatement from American Cancer Society and ACS Chief Scientific Officer Dr. William Dahut
ATLANTA, July 13, 2023 – Today, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified aspartame as a possible carcinogen to...
Jul 5, 2023American Cancer Society researchers stress the need to improve access to palliative care and Medicaid coverageMore people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS).
- Jun 29, 2023
The American Cancer Society strongly believes that today’s Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action must not erase the years of progress that has been made to improve diversity within the U.S. medical student population.
Jun 28, 2023American Cancer Society researchers stress effective interventions to increase healthy food accessibility to help improve diet quality and population health.A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows both income and healthy food accessibility are associated with greater life expectancy at birth by more than two years on average for some adults in the United States.
Jun 22, 2023American Cancer Society researchers stress strategies to identify children with parental cancer historyA new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found children of parents with a cancer history in the United States are more at risk of having unmet needs for housing, food, and other living necessities than their counterparts without a parental cancer history.
Jun 6, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO annual meetingIn a new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society, Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act was associated with an increased receipt of timely, guideline-based treatment and improved two-year survival among young women newly diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer.
Jun 6, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO annual meetingA new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found medical debt is associated with significantly higher cancer mortality rates at the county level in the United States. On average, an estimated 20% of the population carried medical debt.
- Jun 5, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO annual meeting
New research led by scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS) showed, among persons with subsequent primary cancer or SPCs, Black and Hispanic persons had a higher mortality risk from cancer and Black persons also had a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Jun 5, 2023Early cancer detection is key to improving survival rates and reducing costs of treating cancer.The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health today announced a partnership that will provide convenient, accessible, and comprehensive cancer prevention and screening solutions for the highest-burden cancers including breast, prostate, lung, cervical, and colorectal for more than 150 million Americans who receive health care through either their employer or union.