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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, 2024A 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, 2024
A 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, CAATLANTA, 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.
Mar 1, 2024The American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training received an NBA Foundation grant to support programming for 300 underrepresented high...
Mar 1, 2024With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society urges the public to be watchful for common signs and symptoms of the disease and understand your risk.ATLANTA, March 1, 2024 — In the recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among...
- Mar 1, 2024
ATLANTA – March 1, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced today the receipt of a substantial real estate gift from the Snyder family that will play a critical role in accelerating...
Feb 29, 2024ATLANTA, February 29, 2024 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) are joining forces on Your Colon is 45 - an initiative aimed at promoting colorectal...
Feb 28, 2024The American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation program helps navigation professionals and oncology organizations build sustainable patient navigation services to improve cancer outcomesATLANTA, February 28, 2024 - Today, the American Cancer Society announced the launch of the American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation (ACS LION ™) program, a national training...
Feb 23, 2024Researchers at the American Cancer Society stress the need for interventions to help increase access to important health care for people with an incarceration historyATLANTA, February 23, 2024 — A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows people with an incarceration history had worse access to and receipt of healthcare,...
Feb 16, 2024ATLANTA, February 16, 2024 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) and St. Baldrick’s Foundation recently awarded $720,000 in Pilot Accelerator grants meant to fill the funding gap in clinical...
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 Step
WASHINGTON, 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...
- Nov 17, 2023
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...