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Five Signs of Colorectal Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore – Even if You're a Younger Adult

The recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among Americans under the age of 55. In just two decades, CRC has moved up from being the...
29-Feb-2024 9:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

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People With Incarceration History Less Likely to Receive Health Care, Including Cancer Screening in the U.S.

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, including physical exams, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol tests, as well as...
23-Feb-2024 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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New Research Shows Patients with Cancer who Suffered a Major Adverse Financial Event More Likely to be Diagnosed With Advanced Stage Disease

New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute show more than one-third of cancer patients had a major adverse financial event – bankruptcy, lien, or eviction – before their cancer diagnosis.
2-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Medicaid Expansion Improves Post-Surgery Survival Among Adults With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, New Study Shows

In a new, national, hospital-based study, researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Medicaid expansion was associated with a statistically significant reduction in early mortality following surgical resection of stage I-III...
11-Jan-2024 6:35 PM EST Add to Favorites

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New Study Shows Substantial State Variations in Health Insurance Coverage at Cancer Diagnosis in the U.S.

A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows substantial state variations in health insurance coverage, which is a strong determinant of cancer care access and survival, among newly diagnosed cancer patients in the United...
9-Jan-2024 8:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Incidence Rates for Most Local and Regional Stage Cancers Declined During First Year of COVID-19, New Research Shows

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 almost all cancer types examined.
16-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Housing Assistance Programs Increase Access to Important Breast Cancer Screening for Some Lower Income Women, New Study Shows

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 assistance compared to those who do not.
8-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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New Study Shows Fewer Cancer Surgeries, Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatments During Start of COVID-19 Pandemic

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 of the pandemic, an estimated 40,000 fewer chemotherapy treatments initiated, and...
8-Nov-2023 6:00 PM EST Add to Favorites


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