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Feb 6, 2024ATLANTA, February 6, 2024 — New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) show more than one-third of cancer patients had a major...
Feb 5, 2024The initiative, “Change the Odds: Uniting to Improve Cancer Outcomes TM” aims to enhance awareness of and access to cancer screening, clinical trials and support in medically underrepresented communities across the United StatesATLANTA and NEW YORK, February 5, 2024– The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Pfizer today announced the launch of “Change the Odds: Uniting to Improve Cancer Outcomes TM,” a three-year...
Jan 22, 2024Statement from the American Cancer Society: PHILADELPHIA, January 22, 2024 – The volunteers and employees of the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network...
Jan 17, 2024The annual American Cancer Society report also shows colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and the second in women under 50 years oldATLANTA, January 17, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new data show overall...
- Jan 17, 2024El informe anual de la Sociedad Americana Contra El Cáncer también muestra que el cáncer colorrectal es ahora la principal causa de muerte por cáncer en los hombres y la segunda causa principal en las mujeres menores de 50 años.
ATLANTA, 17 de enero de 2024 — La Sociedad Americana Contra El Cáncer (ACS, siglas en inglés) publicó hoy Estadísticas del cáncer, 2024, el informe anual de la organización sobre datos y...
Jan 12, 2024Researchers from the American Cancer Society emphasize the importance of healthcare coverage and timely access to care for vulnerable populationsEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE – 11:00 a.m., ET, January 12, 2024 ATLANTA, January 12, 2024 — In a new, national, hospital-based study, researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that...
Jan 11, 2024American Cancer Society researchers highlight Medicaid expansion for the increase in insurance coverageEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 9:00, a.m., ET, January 11, 2024 ATLANTA, January 11, 2024 — A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows substantial state variations in health...
Jan 8, 2024ATLANTA, January 8, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) named four new members to its board of directors, who will assist the organization in its work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Jan 4, 2024ATLANTA, January 4, 2024 — Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is proud to award the 2024 Medal of Honor to Dr. Pasi A. Jänne of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Medal of Honor is the...
Dec 28, 2023American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists continued to lead the nation in research excellence and innovation in 2023. Important discoveries published by the ACS research team will help shape future...
Nov 30, 2023Initiative will increase access to lung cancer screening for all patients, with a focus on communities with historical inequitiesATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2023 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) proudly announces the expansion of its Get Screened initiative, to increase lung cancer screening rates by partnering with local health...
Nov 27, 2023ACS CARES (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support) offers people with cancer and caregivers quality information and one-on one support in a convenient mobile appATLANTA, November 27, 2023 – Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) widely launched ACS CARES (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support), a new multi-channel, customizable program...
Nov 20, 2023A Pathway to Coverage Once Tests Show Clinical Benefit a Critical Next StepWASHINGTON, DC – November 20, 2023 – Grail, LLC announced this morning that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an...
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Washington, D.C. – Nov. 17, 2023 -- W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, MMHC, will serve as the National Cancer Institute (NCI)’s new director. This role is critical to ensuring ongoing innovation in...
Nov 16, 2023Through evidence-based smoking cessation programs like Empowered to Quit, the event offers an opportunity to commit to healthier living and provides support for overcoming tobacco addictionATLANTA, November 16, 2023 – In an effort to combat the leading cause of preventable death, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is hosting this year’s Great American Smokeout, encouraging people...
Nov 16, 2023American Cancer Society researchers also found declines highest in racial and ethnic populationsATLANTA, November 16, 2023 — A new report led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer incidence rates declined for...
Nov 16, 2023Free screening access program supports updated ACS guideline for the 20 million Americans who smoke or previously smokedATLANTA AND SAN FRANCISCO - November 16, 2023 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health today announced plans to provide a convenient, free screening access program for the almost 20...
Nov 14, 2023Cancer disparities by socioeconomic status within each race are larger than disparities by raceATLANTA, November 14, 2023 — In a new, biennial report on the status of cancer disparities in the United States led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), mortality from all-cancer...
Nov 13, 2023American Cancer Society Awards 131 New Research and Career Development Grants Totaling $64.5 MillionNation's largest non-government, non-profit funder of cancer research also announces recipients of the ACS Research Professor AwardATLANTA, November 13, 2023 – The American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 131 new...
Nov 9, 2023Hundreds of facilities across the country will open their doors Saturday, Nov. 11th to accommodate veterans and the public at large to get screened and raise awareness about lung cancer screeningATLANTA, Nov. 11, 2023 – On the heels of American Cancer Society’s (ACS) updated lung cancer screening guideline, the ACS National Lung Cancer Roundtable (ACS NLCRT) launches the second Annual...
Nov 9, 2023American Cancer Society researchers stress more studies are needed to determine full extent of cancer care disruption during the pandemicATLANTA, November 9, 2023 — A large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows there were approximately 100,000 fewer cancer surgeries performed during the first months...
Nov 9, 2023The association is strongest for younger women and women in urban areasATLANTA, November 9, 2023 — New findings led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers show that breast cancer screening is higher for some low-income women who receive government housing...
Nov 8, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need to dismantle structural racism and advance health equityATLANTA, November 8, 2023 — In a new, large national hospital-based study, researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), found individuals racialized as Black in the United States with...
Nov 1, 2023For the start of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society aims to reduce lung cancer deaths with updated screening recommendations
Oct 30, 2023Two-Year Program to Expedite Important Cancer Research Breakthroughs for Patients and Their FamiliesDALLAS, October 30, 2023 – BrightEdge LLC, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) venture capital and impact investment arm, received its largest donation to date from Dallas-based Lyda Hill...