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, [...]

WATCH: New Guidelines Change Recommended Age to Start Cervical Cancer Screening

Watch Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer, answer questions about the new Society cervical cancer screening guidelines. The American Cancer Society recently released new guidlines for the prevention of cervical cancer. The changes include: All women should start screening at age 21. No longer is screening recommended three years after starting vaginal intercourse. [...]

April 2012: Inaugural Texas Minority Cancer Awareness Month

On March 28, at the Texas Capitol, legislative staff attended a briefing on the impact of cancer on minorities in Texas. The event was a kickoff for the inaugural Texas Minority Cancer Awareness Month in April, and high lighted the disparities in cancer survival for minorities and encouraged legislators and their staffs to reach out [...]

Cancer Facts & Figures 2012 Now Available

The American Cancer Society’s family of Facts & Figures publications are our signature scientific publications documenting the progress that is being made as we turn what we know about cancer into what we do to fight the disease. Cancer Facts & Figures provides a concise summary of frequently used cancer statistics, including the widely cited [...]

American Cancer Society Encourages Everyone 50 and Older To Get Tested for Colon Cancer

This March, the American Cancer Society is encouraging all men and women age 50 and older to make getting tested for colorectal cancer a priority. Colorectal cancer (commonly referred to as colon cancer) is one of only two cancers that can actually be prevented through testing. Overall, colon cancer rates have declined rapidly in both [...]