New Editorial Leadership at American Cancer Society Flagship Journal

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is proud to announce a new editor-in-chief and editor to lead its flagship journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, which publishes the latest information about the prevention, early detection, and treatment of...
21-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

American Cancer Society Releases New Colorectal Cancer Statistics; Rapid Shifts to More Advanced Disease and Younger People

Colorectal cancer is swiftly shifting to more advanced disease and younger individuals according to Colorectal Cancer Statistics 2023, a new report on cancer facts and trends by the American Cancer Society.
28-Feb-2023 4:10 PM EST Add to Favorites

New Study Finds Millions in U.S. Missed Cancer Screening During Second Year of COVID-19 Pandemic

According to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society, millions of people in the United States continued to miss critical cancer screening tests during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
21-Feb-2023 1:15 PM EST Add to Favorites

What You Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

With February designated as American Heart Month, it’s a good reminder for people with cancer to monitor their cardiovascular health.
15-Feb-2023 12:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

Suicide Risk Higher Among Individuals with Cancer, New Study Shows

According to a new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society, the risk of suicide for individuals diagnosed with cancer in the United States is 26% higher compared with the general population.
18-Jan-2023 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

American Cancer Society Releases Latest Cancer Statistics, Launches Initiative to Address Prostate Cancer Resurgence and Disparities

Today, the American Cancer Society released Cancer Statistics, 2023, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. According to the report, overall cancer mortality has dropped 33% since 1991, averting an estimated 3.8 million...
9-Jan-2023 2:25 PM EST Add to Favorites

New Study Shows Western Region has Highest Prostate Cancer Mortality Among White Men in U.S.; Black Men Face Highest Prostate Cancer Mortality Overall

New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society show the highest mortality rates for prostate cancer in White men were found in the Western region of the United States, including California, despite low incidence rates.
19-Dec-2022 11:55 AM EST Add to Favorites

Travel Time for Breast Cancer Screening Remains Long for Many Women in the U.S., New Study Shows

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows travel time to the nearest mammography facility is long for a considerable proportion of women in the United States, particularly affecting more than 50% of women in rural...
13-Dec-2022 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites