American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society awards $28M in grants
American Cancer Society has awarded $28 million in new extramural discovery science research and career development grants to fund investigators across several U.S. institutions beginning in July 2024.
Cancer care can drastically affect employment status, income for working adults
As part of routine screening for financial hardship, clinicians should discuss an individual’s employment, access to paid leave and health insurance coverage when constructing a treatment plan relating to cancer care.
Are new colorectal cancer screening options a match for 'the gold standard'?
New testing options for colorectal cancer will likely expand access to screening, but they are not as reliable as a colonoscopy, according to experts.
‘Substantial’ contributions: More than 20% of patients participate in cancer research
More than 20% of patients with cancer participate in some form of clinical study, and that number is considered a “floor” estimate, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.
‘Startling’ disparities in cancer deaths for Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander individuals in the United States are two to three times more likely to die of certain cancers than white individuals, according to an American Cancer Society report.
‘Health implications of loneliness’ manifest as higher mortality risk in cancer survivors
The number of cancer survivors continues to rise in the U.S., but that population can be at risk for premature death if clinicians do not acknowledge their mental health in addition to their physical well-being.
Many cancer survivors follow diet and exercise guidelines, but few comply with all
A minimal amount of cancer survivors appear to completely follow American Cancer Society guidelines regarding physical activity, obesity, consumption of produce and alcohol use, according to study results in JAMA Oncology.
New cancer diagnoses projected to reach 35 million worldwide in 2050
New global cancer diagnoses could reach 35 million by the year 2050, according to a report from the American Cancer Society published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Training program aims to standardize high-quality oncology patient navigation
The American Cancer Society launched a national training and credentialing program designed to standardize high-quality, expert patient navigation for individuals with cancer and their caregivers.
‘Rural-urban gap’ for cancer screening exists among women seen at community health centers
English proficiency, income and insurance type could factor into why women cared for at rural community health centers screen for cervical less than those who receive health care services at urban community health centers.