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American Cancer Society Names Dr. Karen Knudsen as its Next CEO

Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, Ph.D., will be the next chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ... read more

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American Cancer Society hires Karen Knudsen as its first female CEO

The American Cancer Society is set to hire its first female CEO following the impending retirement of Gary Reedy. read more

Relay for Life hosts hybrid event to benefit American Cancer Society

Relay for Life of JMU hosts an annual relay event to benefit the American Cancer Society. According to the Relay for Life website, the money raised at these Relay for Life events goes toward funding ... read more

American Cancer Society names 1st female CEO

Karen Knudsen, PhD, will serve as the American Cancer Society's next CEO, marking the first time a woman has served in the position in the organization's 107-year history. Dr. Knudsen will start June ... read more

Ann Arbor cancer drug startup aims to start human testing, gets $1.2 million seed round

A recent spin-out company from the University of Michigan aims to commercialize a new kind of cancer drug that could, down the road, help patients live longer. Dvant Pharma Inc. is the product of ... read more

Cancer Society conducts Daffodil Days campaign

During March, the American Cancer Society celebrated its annual Daffodil Days campaign by partnering with Empire BlueCross to donate pots of daffodils to local hospitals. This colorful first flower of ... read more

‘It’s your life.’ Cancer patients urge others to keep doctor appointments amid COVID-19 pandemic

“Absolutely not,” Anne Marie Logan said. “He knew he had to get his treatment or he would die.” According to the American Cancer Society, about 35% of Americans missed routine cancer screenings ... read more

Ovarian Cancer Is Often Found Too Late, so What Are the Symptoms To Look Out For?

Ovarian cancer is known as the most lethal gynaecological cancer there is. One woman in Australia dies from this disease every eight hours, and according to data from the American Cancer Society, 60% ... read more

Some blood pressure medication linked to higher risk of skin cancer, study finds

A Canadian study has found that certain blood-pressure medications are linked to a higher risk of skin cancer in seniors. The study, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, ... read more

Roundtrip and ACS remove the roadblock to cancer care

Company announces exclusive partnership with the American Cancer Society for transportation services. PHILADELPHIA, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundtrip, the leading technology solution for ... read more

The Canadian Cancer Society's annual Daffodil fundraising campaign sparks brighter cancer outcomes

Daffodil Campaign raises funds to improve the quality of life for people affected by all cancers and bring them hope. A key part of this effort is supporting the groundbreaking work of cancer ... read more

Atlanta-Based American Cancer Society To Hire Karen Knudsen As Its First Female CEO

The American Cancer Society is set to hire its first female CEO. The Atlanta-based nonprofit said Monday that Karen E. Knudsen will take over as chief executive of ACS and its advocacy affiliate, the ... read more