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More than 1.7 million cancer deaths have been been averted since 1991, says a new study from the American Cancer Society. This new study reports that "steady reductions in smoking combined with advances in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment have resulted in a 23% drop in the cancer death

In early January, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans was released jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services. Some may remember previous versions of these guidelines as the food pyramid or the newer Š—“Choose My PlateŠ— version featuring an image of plate divided

Congress just passed the largest budget increase for cancer research in more than a decade! This new funding will play a pivotal role in our ability to discover new cures and find new ways to prevent and treat cancer. This is a historic victory in fighting cancer and it happened

We won! After a wave of emails, Facebook posts and tweets from ACS CAN volunteers, Congress agreed to renew the breast cancer research stamp. ACS CAN joined with other breast cancer organizations in support of renewing the stamp that has already raised more than $80 million for breast cancer research.

During the December holiday season, many people reflect upon the things they are thankful for and the reasons for joy in their life. Spending time with grandchildren. Walking your dog.Enjoying the great outdoors. Cancer survivors and caregivers sometimes think about the things they enjoy but might have to give up

ACS CAN has been actively engaged for well-over a decade to eliminate smoking in restaurants, bars and work places in Texas. Our most recent smoke-free campaign victory took place in Port Lavaca, Texas,a gulf coast community whose city council recently passed a bill which prohibits smoking or vaping inside all

Since its creation in 1998, the Breast Cancer Research Stamp has raised over $80 million for breast cancer research. The money comes from consumers who purchase the specialty stamp online or at their local post office.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement recently finalized by the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries includes language preventing the tobacco industry from using the agreement to sue those countries that implement tobacco prevention policies. This is the first time tobacco has been carved out in a trade

For the past several weeks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been cracking down on the tobacco industry. In late August, the agency sent letters to three brands, including American Spirit, to stop using words and phrases in their advertising that would give the impression that their products are