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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.
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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 costs
Atlanta 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Mar 4, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for better access to affordable medical care to improve population health
New 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.
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Mar 1, 2024
The American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training received an NBA Foundation grant to support programming for 300 underrepresented high...
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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...
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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...
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Feb 29, 2024
ATLANTA, 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...
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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 outcomes
ATLANTA, 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...
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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 history
ATLANTA, 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,...
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Feb 16, 2024
ATLANTA, 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...
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Feb 6, 2024
ATLANTA, 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...
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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 States
ATLANTA 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...
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Jan 22, 2024
Statement 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...
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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 old
ATLANTA, 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...
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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...
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Jan 12, 2024Researchers from the American Cancer Society emphasize the importance of healthcare coverage and timely access to care for vulnerable populations
EMBARGOED 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...
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Jan 11, 2024American Cancer Society researchers highlight Medicaid expansion for the increase in insurance coverage
EMBARGOED 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...
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Jan 8, 2024
ATLANTA, 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.
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Jan 4, 2024
ATLANTA, 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...
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Dec 28, 2023
American 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...
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Nov 30, 2023Initiative will increase access to lung cancer screening for all patients, with a focus on communities with historical inequities
ATLANTA, 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...
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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 app
ATLANTA, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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 addiction
ATLANTA, 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...
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Nov 16, 2023American Cancer Society researchers also found declines highest in racial and ethnic populations
ATLANTA, 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...
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Nov 16, 2023Free screening access program supports updated ACS guideline for the 20 million Americans who smoke or previously smoked
ATLANTA 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...
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Nov 14, 2023Cancer disparities by socioeconomic status within each race are larger than disparities by race
ATLANTA, 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...
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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 Award
ATLANTA, 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...
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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 screening
ATLANTA, 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...
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Nov 9, 2023American Cancer Society researchers stress more studies are needed to determine full extent of cancer care disruption during the pandemic
ATLANTA, 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...
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Nov 9, 2023The association is strongest for younger women and women in urban areas
ATLANTA, 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...
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Nov 8, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need to dismantle structural racism and advance health equity
ATLANTA, 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...
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Nov 1, 2023For the start of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society aims to reduce lung cancer deaths with updated screening recommendations
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Oct 30, 2023Two-Year Program to Expedite Important Cancer Research Breakthroughs for Patients and Their Families
DALLAS, 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...
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Oct 28, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ATLANTA, 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...
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Oct 28, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ATLANTA, 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...
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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 Symposium
ATLANTA, 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...
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Oct 28, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ATLANTA, 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,...
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Oct 28, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ATLANTA, 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...
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Oct 27, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ATLANTA, 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...
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Oct 27, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ATLANTA, 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...
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Oct 27, 2023The American Cancer Society led research to be presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ATLANTA, 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,...
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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...
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Oct 12, 2023Researchers from the American Cancer Society stress the need for strengthening cigarette smoking cessation programs
Reversing 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.
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Oct 9, 2023The American Cancer Society is raising awareness about this aggressive form of breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Inflammatory 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.
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Sep 29, 2023
ATLANTA, 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....