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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 AwardATLANTA, 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 ScreeningToday 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, 2024ATLANTA, 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 healthNew 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.