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Apr 25, 2024The American Cancer Society researchers stress the need to screen for loneliness and provide support to those survivors in need
ATLANTA, 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...
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Apr 23, 2024American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for interventions to help assist patients with cancer and their families
ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 – A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) highlights the lasting financial impact of...
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Apr 12, 2024
ATLANTA, 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...
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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 worldwide
ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Global Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization’s report on...
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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.