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How the American Cancer Society is getting creative with an Albany fundraiser this summer

The Red, White & Blue Party normally attracts more than 600 people for an evening celebration that includes food, drinks, games and fireworks. #Albany ... read more

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The American Cancer Society Campaign Aims to Increase HPV Vaccination During Pandemic

The American Cancer Society Campaign Aims to Increase HPV Vaccination During PandemicPR NewswireATLANTA,Coronavirus threatens to slow progress against cancer preventionATLANTA, Aug. read more

Cancer Society's Best Dressed Ball going virtual on Saturday

Baton Rouge Best Dressed Ball on Saturday will be a virtual affair. The American Cancer Society's gala, which usually draws 1,500 guests and raised $1.1 million last year, is making the change due to ... read more

Study: Many older Americans get cancer screens they don't need

Contrary to recommendations, many Americans are getting screened for cancer even when old age or poor health would likely render such screenings risky and pointless, new research finds. read more

Final push is on by riders for American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon

Cyclists riding on their own log hundreds of thousands of miles in virtual bike-a-thon. But they need more donations to keep up fight against cancer. read more

Cancer Diagnoses Drop, COVID Drives Down Screenings

The drop is not being attributed to a downturn in cancer incidence, but rather a COVID-driven reluctance to get screened. read more

Reduced cancer services 'completely unacceptable' says Irish Cancer Society

The Irish Cancer Society is warning that, "Ireland’s cancer community face becoming the ‘forgotten C’ during this pandemic unless action is taken ... read more

Delay in breast cancer operations appears non-life-threatening for early-stage disease

A new breast cancer study brings reassuring findings for women with early-stage breast cancer who were forced to delay their cancer operations because of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ... read more

Arundel resident honored by American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society recently presented a Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award to Elaine Morse Hodnett, an Arundel ... read more

American Cancer Society CEO Gary Reedy to retire

Gary Reedy, who has served since 2015 as CEO for the American Cancer Society, announced Aug. 4 he will retire in April 2021. read more

Cheap, fast breast cancer test 100% accurate, study finds

Researchers have developed a rapid and affordable test for breast cancer designed for use in developing regions, where patients often face long wait times for a diagnosis, negatively impacting their ... read more

HPV vaccine has reduced the need for cervical cancer screening, American Cancer Society says

For the first time, an expert medical group has recommended delaying, decreasing, and simplifying cervical cancer screening, largely because the HPV vaccine, introduced 14 years ago, is protecting ... read more