Press Releases
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- Dec 13, 2016
The American Cancer Society announced the election of three new members including Amit Kumar, PhD, of San Jose, California; Joseph M. Naylor of San Ramon, California; and William D. Novelli of...
- Dec 9, 2016American Cancer Society launches New Coaches vs. Cancer® Brand Campaign 'Come and Play For Us' ThemeFirst-ever TV campaign featuring well-known Division I college basketball coaches part of brand relaunch
The American Cancer Society today announced the launch of its new brand campaign for its Coaches vs. Cancer program focused on increasing donations and brand awareness. The campaign uses the theme...
Nov 17, 2016Cowal Serves as the Vice President of Global Cancer Control for the American Cancer SocietyWASHINGTON D.C. – Ambassador Sally Cowal, Senior Vice President of Global Cancer Control for the American Cancer Society, was elected to the 2016-2018 Board of Directors of the Switzerland-based...
- Nov 16, 2016Proceeds from each iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon song download will benefit the fight against cancer
The American Cancer Society has teamed up with solo artist and Black Eyed Peas member, Taboo, for an opportunity that uses the power of music in the fight against cancer. This morning, Taboo...
- Nov 14, 2016University of Pennsylvania is first Ivy League school to pursue 100% tobacco-free campus policy
The American Cancer Society and the CVS Health Foundation today awarded grants to 20 U.S. colleges and universities as part of their Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative (TFGCI), a $3.6...
Oct 31, 2016Study may hold clues to potential interventions to improve healthy food choicesOctober 31, 2016– A new study suggests that an ability to delay immediate gratification is associated with less frequent consumption of fast food. The study, which appears early online in...
Oct 28, 2016HPV vaccination may help curb surging burden of the diseaseOctober 28, 2016– A new American Cancer Society study finds that incidence of anal cancer has been increasing in women or in both men and women in 13 of 18 countries studied, particularly in the...
Oct 26, 2016Springboard Beyond Cancer provides access to latest interactive informationOctober 26, 2016– The American Cancer Society (ACS) in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has launched an online tool for cancer survivors. Springboard Beyond Cancer...
Oct 24, 2016The American Cancer Society has named Sharon Byers chief development and marketing officer, an expanded role responsible for ensuring brand relevance, effective strategic alliances and overall...
- Oct 22, 2016Brand has raised nearly $6 million since 2011, after record support in 2015
For the sixth consecutive year Chevrolet and General Motors employees, dealers and customers are banding together to fight breast cancer this October by supporting the American Cancer Society's...
Oct 18, 2016Lung cancer was by far the largest contributor of the loss of healthy yearsATLANTA – October 18, 2016– A new study from American Cancer Society reseaerchers finds eleven of the 15 cancers with the most impact on healthy years of life lost in the United States are...
- Oct 17, 2016Advocacy affiliate calls on Congress and state lawmakers to provide necessary funding and take swift action to act to begin implementing recommendations
Washington, D.C.—October 17, 2016—Today the National Cancer Moonshot Task Force and Vice President Biden released recommendations aimed at accelerating progress in cancer in the next five...
- Oct 10, 2016Offers users innovative ways to donate to cancer research and patient service programs through online shopping and selling
The American Cancer Society announces the launch of a collaboration with eBay to provide an online presence for its Discovery Shop program with 100-percent of the proceeds benefiting the American...
- Oct 4, 2016
More than 2,000 individuals across the country have accepted the challenge to be a part of the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Real Men Wear Pink is a distinguished group of...
- Oct 4, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eight public health and medical groups and several individual pediatricians today filed suit in federal court in Boston to force the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to...
- Oct 3, 2016
The American Cancer Society released The New Healthy Eating Cookbook, Fourth Edition, which offers more than 120 all-new, easy-to-make recipes. Written for cooks of all levels, this book is for...
Oct 3, 2016Nation’s largest non-government, not-for-profit cancer research funder awards 87 grants totaling $45,084,486 million in second of two cycles for 2016ATLANTA – October 3, 2016– The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 87 research...
- Sep 22, 2016The Estée Lauder Companies' Daniel M. Annese and Shiseido Americas' Marc Rey Honored
The Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the American Cancer Society announced today the details for the 32nd annual DreamBall, to be held on Wednesday, September 28 at Cipriani, 42nd...
- Sep 16, 2016
The American Cancer Society today announced the launch of a new initiative, "A House United to Tackle Pediatric Cancer™" in collaboration with Atlanta-based charity Curing Kids Cancer. The...
- Sep 16, 2016Update: American Cancer Society Partners with Curing Kids Cancer to Raise Funds for Pediatric Cancer
The American Cancer Society today announced the launch of a new initiative, "A House United to Tackle Pediatric Cancer™" in collaboration with Atlanta-based charity Curing Kids Cancer. The...
- Sep 14, 2016
In collaboration with Curing Kids Cancer, the American Cancer Society today announced the launch of a new initiative, A House United to Tackle Pediatric Cancer™. The program targets college...
- Sep 8, 2016Analysis Highlights the Importance of Safeguarding Long-term Health of Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Atlanta –September 8, 2016 – A first of its kind joint report today from the American Cancer Society and Alliance for Childhood Cancer compiles the latest information related to pediatric...
- Sep 7, 2016American Cancer Society’s advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN, calls on Congress to act to begin implementing recommendations with existing legislative proposals
Washington, D.C.—September 7, 2016—Today the National Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel released its recommendations aimed at accelerating cancer research in the next five years. The report...
- Sep 1, 2016ACS Calls on All Pharmacies to Stop Selling Tobacco
ATLANTA--September 1, 2016--American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer Gary M. Reedy released the following statement in response to a new study that found most adults believe pharmacies...
- Aug 22, 2016
The American Cancer Society today announced the publication of Breast Cancer Clear & Simple, Second Edition: All Your Questions Answered, an engaging, question-and-answer book written to help...
