New American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors

Guidelines Say Diet, Exercise, Weight Control Improve Odds after Cancer Diagnosis New guidelines from the American Cancer Society say for many cancers, maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate physical activity, and eating a healthy diet can reduce the chance of recurrence and increase the likelihood of disease-free survival after a diagnosis. The recommendations are included [...]

Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Facts and Figures 2012 Released

Report Outlines Successes, Challenges in Cancer Prevention Efforts American Cancer Society Researchers Say Coordinated Efforts Needed to Close Gaps in Preventive Behavior An annual report from the American Cancer Society says much of the suffering and death from cancer could be prevented by more systematic efforts to reduce tobacco use, improve diet and physical activity, [...]

Choose Play in May!

Isn’t springtime wonderful? The chill of winter is finally behind us and the warm days of summer are ahead! So why are you still hiding inside on a treadmill in your sweatpants? Instead of avoiding activities because you think you’re not the athletic type, or skipping the gym because it can feel like a chore, [...]

WATCH: Dr. Otis Brawley Speaks at 2012 Association of Health Care Journalists

**UPDATED April 25, 2012, 2:25 PM** It appears that the YouTube link I posted initially has now been marked “private” – the same video can be found here:    Otis Brawley, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for the American Cancer Society, was the keynote speaker at Health Journalism 2012, the annual conference of the Association of [...]

WATCH: ACS grantee’s research reaches Latinas

Deborah O. Erwin, PhD, Professor, Health Research Inc., Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Department of Health Disparities, studies behavioral research. Her particular interest is community based participatory research in minority communities to increase cancer screenings. Dr. Erwin’s ACS funded research, Esperanza y Vida (Hope and Life), involves investigating breast and cervical cancer intervention for Latinas.

Cancer Patients Share Their Stories to Help Gala

Two recent news stories in Nebraska highlighted “where the money goes” by drawing a connection between the services available to cancer patients in the area and the Society’s Hope Galafund raising efforts. Congratulations to the Nebraska region for this excellent coverage! The event, held March 24, raised more than $50,000 for the American Cancer Society. [...]