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189 articles with American Cancer Society
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects Aren't Side Issues When They Happen to You
3/5/2019
According to the American Cancer Society, in 2019 an estimated 174,650 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and Fight Colorectal Cancer Rally Survivors, Celebrities and Experts to Launch New Colon Cancer Screening Campaign
2/25/2019
Change makers, thought leaders, and celebrities join forces to raise awareness at March event in Atlanta
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St. Baldrick's Foundation and American Cancer Society Announce a New Partnership to Conquer Kids' Cancers
2/7/2019
The groundbreaking partnership aims to raise $11 million to fund the most innovative and cutting-edge research
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The Urology Group Surpasses 1,600 Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with the Accuray CyberKnife® M6™ System
1/17/2019
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men other than skin cancer.
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The U.S. government has been pushing to increase access to experimental drugs over the last two years. On August 18, 2018, the RACE for Children Act was signed into law as part of the 2017 FDA Reauthorization Act, which amended the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA).
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Although that is good news, cancer is the second-most common cause of death in the U.S., with more than 1.7 million new cancer cases each year and more than 600,000 cancer deaths. The report notes that one of the biggest factors in decreased cancer rates are lower tobacco smoking rates.
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Actress Vanessa Hudgens Named American Cancer Society Global Ambassador; Joins Super Bowl Sweepstakes
1/7/2019
The American Cancer Society (ACS) welcomes a new global ambassador, actress Vanessa Hudgens, who is participating in an exclusive Super Bowl LIII weekend package to raise critical funds to fight cancer.
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National Report: Wyoming Ranks 11th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Wyoming ranks 11th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: Wisconsin Ranks 32nd in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Wisconsin ranks 32nd nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: West Virginia Tied for Last in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
For the second straight year, West Virginia has budgeted zero state funds for programs that prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit and is tied for last nationwide in funding such programs, according to a report released by leading public health organizations.
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National Report: Washington Ranks 43rd in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Washington ranks 43rd nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: Virginia Ranks 27th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Virginia ranks 27th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: Vermont Ranks 6th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Vermont ranks 6th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: Utah Ranks 9th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Utah ranks 9th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: Texas Ranks 44th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Texas ranks 44th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: Tennessee Tied for Last in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Tennessee is tied for last nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: South Dakota Ranks 8th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
South Dakota ranks 8th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: South Carolina Ranks 30th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
South Carolina ranks 30th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released today by leading public health groups.
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National Report: Rhode Island Ranks 40th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Rhode Island ranks 40th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.
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National Report: Pennsylvania Ranks 28th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
12/14/2018
Pennsylvania ranks 28th nationwide in funding programs that prevent kids from using tobacco and help smokers quit, according to a report released by leading public health groups.