Latest news from American Cancer Society (ACS) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/generation-x-and-millennials-in-u-s-have-higher-risk-of-developing-17-cancers-compared-to-older-generations-new-study-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/generation-x-and-millennials-in-u-s-have-higher-risk-of-developing-17-cancers-compared-to-older-generations-new-study-suggests/?sc=rsin Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:30:00 EST A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society suggests incidence rates continued to rise in successively younger generations in 17 of the 34 cancer types, including breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-study-finds-40-percent-of-cancer-cases-and-almost-half-of-all-deaths-in-the-u-s-linked-to-modifiable-risk-factors/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-finds-40-percent-of-cancer-cases-and-almost-half-of-all-deaths-in-the-u-s-linked-to-modifiable-risk-factors/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EST A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-study-finds-most-eligible-u-s-adults-not-getting-screened-for-lung-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-finds-most-eligible-u-s-adults-not-getting-screened-for-lung-cancer/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:00 EST A new study led by American Cancer Society researchers shows less than one-in-five eligible individuals in the United States were up-to-date with recommended lung cancer screening. The screening uptake was much lower in persons without health insurance or usual source of care and in Southern states with the highest lung cancer burden. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-study-finds-underutilization-of-early-palliative-care-for-patients-with-advanced-cancer-mostly-attributable-to-provider-and-organizational-characteristics/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-finds-underutilization-of-early-palliative-care-for-patients-with-advanced-cancer-mostly-attributable-to-provider-and-organizational-characteristics/?sc=rsin Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:05:33 EST A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows despite considerable growth in early palliative care (PC) use, utilization among patients with advanced cancer remained low from 2010 to 2019. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/obesity-at-time-of-cancer-diagnosis-brings-higher-risk-for-survivors-for-second-cancer-new-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/obesity-at-time-of-cancer-diagnosis-brings-higher-risk-for-survivors-for-second-cancer-new-study-finds/?sc=rsin Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:05:36 EST A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that older adult cancer survivors with excess body weight at the time of their first cancer diagnosis are at higher risk of developing a second cancer, especially an obesity-related cancer like breast or colorectal cancer. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-study-finds-regular-exercise-program-impacts-cancer-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-finds-regular-exercise-program-impacts-cancer-risk/?sc=rsin Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:05:22 EST A new, large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows adults sticking to an exercise program of 15 or more metabolic equivalent hours (MET) of physical activity per week (300 or more minutes of moderate activity or 150 or more minutes of vigorous activity) decreased their risk for cancer, including obesity-related cancers, compared with no intervention. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-study-finds-increased-disparities-in-cancer-survival-by-health-insurance-status-following-introduction-of-immunotherapy-drugs/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-finds-increased-disparities-in-cancer-survival-by-health-insurance-status-following-introduction-of-immunotherapy-drugs/?sc=rsin Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:05:08 EST A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows increased disparities in survival by health insurance status among individuals newly diagnosed with advanced cancers in the United States following the introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/american-cancer-society-and-american-society-of-clinical-oncology-unite-to-create-one-of-the-largest-and-most-comprehensive-online-sources-of-credible-cancer-information/?sc=rsin /articles/american-cancer-society-and-american-society-of-clinical-oncology-unite-to-create-one-of-the-largest-and-most-comprehensive-online-sources-of-credible-cancer-information/?sc=rsin Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:05:32 EST The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today announced an expanded collaboration to make it simpler for patients to find authoritative cancer information online. The partnership between ASCO, the leading organization for cancer care providers, and ACS, the leading patient education, support, and advocacy organization in cancer, will create one of the largest and most comprehensive online resources for credible cancer information, available for free to the public on cancer.org. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/american-cancer-society-releases-pioneering-lgbtq-cancer-report-unique-stressors-discrimination-likely-increase-cancer-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/american-cancer-society-releases-pioneering-lgbtq-cancer-report-unique-stressors-discrimination-likely-increase-cancer-risk/?sc=rsin Fri, 31 May 2024 18:05:41 EST In a first-of-its-kind study, the American Cancer Society (ACS) today released "Cancer in People who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Gender-nonconforming (LGBTQ+)". The article provides the latest statistics on the prevalence of cancer screening and modifiable risk factors in LGBTQ+ populations, as well as a review of literature on cancer occurrence and obstacles to cancer prevention and treatment. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/american-cancer-society-researchers-presenting-key-studies-at-2024-asco-meeting/?sc=rsin /articles/american-cancer-society-researchers-presenting-key-studies-at-2024-asco-meeting/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 May 2024 09:05:20 EST Scientists from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are presenting important research studies at this year's annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, May 31-June 4, 2024. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/acs-inaugural-report-shows-mortality-for-preventable-cancers-among-native-hawaiian-and-other-pacific-islanders-in-u-s-is-2-3-times-as-high-as-white-people/?sc=rsin /articles/acs-inaugural-report-shows-mortality-for-preventable-cancers-among-native-hawaiian-and-other-pacific-islanders-in-u-s-is-2-3-times-as-high-as-white-people/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 EST The American Cancer Society today released a first-of-its-kind Cancer Facts & Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Other Pacific Islander People, 2024-2026. This report shows that despite limited disaggregated data, there is wide variation in the cancer burden among ethnic groups that make up this fast-growing population. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/cancer-survivors-reporting-loneliness-experience-higher-mortality-risk-new-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-survivors-reporting-loneliness-experience-higher-mortality-risk-new-study-shows/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:00:00 EST A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) showed people surviving cancer who reported feeling more lonely experienced a higher mortality risk compared to survivors reporting low or no loneliness. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-study-uncovers-lasting-financial-hardship-associated-with-cancer-diagnosis-for-working-age-adults-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-uncovers-lasting-financial-hardship-associated-with-cancer-diagnosis-for-working-age-adults-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:55:46 EST A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) highlights the lasting financial impact of a cancer diagnosis for many working-age adults and their families in the United States. It shows a cancer diagnosis and the time required for its treatment can result in employment disruptions, loss of household income and loss of employment-based health insurance coverage, leading to financial hardship. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/five-signs-of-colorectal-cancer-you-shouldn-t-ignore-even-if-you-re-under-55/?sc=rsin /articles/five-signs-of-colorectal-cancer-you-shouldn-t-ignore-even-if-you-re-under-55/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:00:54 EST The recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among Americans under the age of 55. In just two decades, CRC has moved up from being the fourth leading cause of cancer death in both younger men and women, to first in men and second in women. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/people-with-incarceration-history-less-likely-to-receive-health-care-including-cancer-screening-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/people-with-incarceration-history-less-likely-to-receive-health-care-including-cancer-screening-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:05:10 EST A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows people with an incarceration history had worse access to and receipt of healthcare, including physical exams, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol tests, as well as dental check-ups and breast and colorectal cancer screenings compared with people without incarceration history in the United States. The findings are published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Health Forum. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-research-shows-patients-with-cancer-who-suffered-a-major-adverse-financial-event-more-likely-to-be-diagnosed-with-advanced-stage-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-shows-patients-with-cancer-who-suffered-a-major-adverse-financial-event-more-likely-to-be-diagnosed-with-advanced-stage-disease/?sc=rsin Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:00:00 EST New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute show more than one-third of cancer patients had a major adverse financial event - bankruptcy, lien, or eviction - before their cancer diagnosis. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/medicaid-expansion-improves-post-surgery-survival-among-adults-with-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-new-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/medicaid-expansion-improves-post-surgery-survival-among-adults-with-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-new-study-shows/?sc=rsin Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:00 EST In a new, national, hospital-based study, researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Medicaid expansion was associated with a statistically significant reduction in early mortality following surgical resection of stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-study-shows-substantial-state-variations-in-health-insurance-coverage-at-cancer-diagnosis-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-shows-substantial-state-variations-in-health-insurance-coverage-at-cancer-diagnosis-in-the-u-s/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 EST A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows substantial state variations in health insurance coverage, which is a strong determinant of cancer care access and survival, among newly diagnosed cancer patients in the United States. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/incidence-rates-for-most-local-and-regional-stage-cancers-declined-during-first-year-of-covid-19-new-research-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/incidence-rates-for-most-local-and-regional-stage-cancers-declined-during-first-year-of-covid-19-new-research-shows/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:05:25 EST A new report led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer incidence rates declined for almost all cancer types examined. American Cancer Society (ACS) /articles/new-study-shows-fewer-cancer-surgeries-chemotherapy-and-radiation-treatments-during-start-of-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-shows-fewer-cancer-surgeries-chemotherapy-and-radiation-treatments-during-start-of-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:00 EST A large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), shows there were approximately 100,000 fewer cancer surgeries performed during the first months of the pandemic, an estimated 40,000 fewer chemotherapy treatments initiated, and more than 55,000 fewer radiation treatments in the United States American Cancer Society (ACS)