American cancer society News

Coping with cancer and treatment after a natural disaster

The American Cancer Society have posted instructions for cancer sufferers who have had to evacuate their homes or treatment centers after any natural disaster.

In the Media by Lesley Lanir

In 2012, 40,000 American women will die from breast cancer

Cancer starts from abnormal cells growing out of control and invading other tissues. Research shows that the chance that a woman will have invasive breast cancer is less than 1 in 8 and the chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 36.

In the Media by Lesley Lanir - 4 comments

Shakti 2012 celebrates the power of Women Special

Milpitas - Team Shakti, comprising of eight immensely creative and highly motivated women, organized 'Shakti 2012' to celebrate womanhood and encourage hidden talents and strength among participants by providing them with opportunities and a suitable platform.

Digital Journal Report by Pratidnya Bhat

'I love boobies' bracelets banned at schools

Hoping to raise awareness about breast cancer, groups of students from around the country began wearing bracelets that say "I Love Boobies", similar to Lance Armstrong's Livestrong bracelets that benefit cancer research. Then the schools got involved.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 1 comment

Great American Smokeout is Today

Want to quit smoking? There's a moral support system available today, in the form of the American Cancer Society's (ACS) annual Great American Smokeout, held every year on the third Thursday of November.

In the Media by pajamadeen

American Cancer Society to Focus Ads on Health Insurance

"In a stark departure from past practice, the American Cancer Society plans to devote its entire $15 million advertising budget this year not to smoking cessation or colorectal screening but to the consequences of inadequate health coverage."

In the Media by unusualsuspect - 1 comment

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