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Nov 19, 2009Society's Medal of Honor to be Awarded on November 19
The American Cancer Society -- the nation's leading voluntary health organization and largest non-governmental investor in cancer research -- will present its highest honor, the Medal of Honor, to...
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Nov 18, 2009Awards Honor Accomplishments in Service, Volunteerism and Humanitarianism
Los Angeles 2009/11/18 -Three Americans whose unique talents and dedication have helped make progress in the fight against cancer today received prestigious awards from the American Cancer Society...
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Nov 18, 2009Nation's Largest Voluntary Health Organization Elects Colorectal Cancer Expert Alan G. Thorson, M.D., F.A.C.S., Banking Industry Expert George W.P. Atkins To Lead National Volunteer Board of Directors
Los Angeles 2009/11/18 -The American Cancer Society, the nation's largest voluntary health organization, elected 11 new officers to its volunteer 2009-2010 National Board of Directors during its...
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Nov 16, 2009The American Cancer Society guidelines will not change; annual mammography recommended for women 40 and over
Atlanta 2009/11/16 -November 16, 2009—The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today announced that it is changing its guidelines for mammography and no longer recommends...
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Nov 12, 2009Survey Results Show Lack of Awareness of Available Resources to Help Smokers Quit
ATLANTA 2009/11/12 -Although a majority of smokers want to quit smoking, many delay making a plan to quit until the last minute, according to a recent American Cancer Society online survey of...