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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 SymposiumATLANTA, 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.