American Cancer Society

Cancer death rate has dropped 25% since 1991 peak

Rates differ by gender, race

January 9, 2017

A steady decline over more than two decades has resulted in a 25% drop in the overall cancer death rate in the United States. The drop equates to 2.1 million fewer cancer deaths between 1991 and 2014. The news comes from Cancer Statistics 2017, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) comprehensive annual report on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival. It is published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians and is accompanied by a consumer version of the publication, Cancer Facts and Figures 2017.

Smoke-free college campuses the goal of health groups

December 26, 2016

A pair of leading health organizations have partnered on an ambitious goal: to make U.S. college campuses smoke-free in order to bring about the nation’s first tobacco-free generation.

New online tool helps cancer patients get the information they need

October 27, 2016

People in treatment and post-treatment for cancer now have an online tool that enables them to find information to help them manage ongoing cancer-related symptoms, deal with stress, improve healthy behaviors, communicate better with healthcare teams, and seek support from friends and family.

Preventable cancers taking a toll

Cigarettes and alcohol are top two causes

October 25, 2016

A new study from American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers finds eleven of the 15 cancers with the most impact on healthy years of life lost in the United States are closely-associated with two preventable risk factors: smoking and alcohol.

New book answer breast cancer patients' questions

September 1, 2016

The American Cancer Society has published a book intended to help newly diagnosed breast cancer patients quickly digest the crucial information needed to navigate through their experience.

States are making progress in fighting cancer

August 11, 2016

While a majority of states are still missing important opportunities to pass and implement legislative solutions proven to prevent and fight cancer, there is progress being made to move the nation closer to ending cancer as we know it, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).

Report: There’ll be 20 million cancer survivors in U.S. by 2026

June 13, 2016

There were more than 15.5 million Americans with a history of cancer as of January 1, 2016, a number that is projected to reach more than 20 million by 2026. That’s according to Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Statistics, 2016, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS), and its companion publication for consumers, Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Facts & Figures, 2016-2017.

Smart phones could be good for your health

Study finds devices may decrease sedentary time, increase physical activity

January 26, 2016

A pilot study finds that using smartphone reminders to prompt people to get moving may help reduce sedentary behavior. The study was supported by the American Cancer Society (ACS), with technical expertise provided by the e-Health Technology Program at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Rising cancer rates in lower income countries threaten economic stability

Editorial says prevention efforts important part of health care planning

October 28, 2015

The rising cost of treating and caring for a growing number of cancer patients threatens economic development in low and middle income countries (LMICs), making prevention a key element of health care plans, according to a new commentary.

Did you know?

National Safety Apparel® announces their “Pink & Blue - Cancer Isn’t Prejudice” Campaign

September 25, 2015

National Safety Apparel is hitting the road and giving back in the Pink & Blue – Cancer Isn’t Prejudice Campaign. Stop by and scan your badge to help us raise funds for the American Cancer Society. We are donating $1.00 for EVERY badge scanned at NSC & ICUEE.