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New Dietary Guidelines Disregard Important Link Between Diet and Cancer; Missed Opportunity to Reduce Death and Suffering

January 7, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. January 7, 2016 The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines) released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, do not acknowledge the totality of evidence available to make recommendations intended to reduce consumption of foods known to cause

More than 7 in 10 Teens Exposed to E-Cigarette Advertising

January 5, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC January 5, 2016 Data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found an overwhelming number of middle and high school students report seeing e-cigarette advertising in stores or through print, online or television media. A statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Tanning Industry, Minors Would Face New Rules Under New FDA Rules

December 18, 2015
Massachusetts

By Antonio Caban BOSTON, DEC. 18, 2015....Minors would be restricted from using tanning devices and manufacturers and salon owners would be required to update tanning safety measures, under two new rules proposed Friday by the federal government. The steps announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nearly mirror a

Congress Approves Huge Increase For Cancer Research Funding

December 18, 2015
National

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

FDA Tanning Device Proposals Will Reduce Skin Cancer Incidence and Deaths

December 18, 2015

December 18, 2015 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two proposed regulations today that would prohibit tanning device use by minors under 18, strengthen the warning labels noting the danger of sun lamps and require those who tan to sign a form acknowledging the dangers of the devices every six months.

Funding Boost for Cancer Research the Biggest Increase in More Than a Decade

December 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. December 16, 2015 The omnibus FY 2016 spending bill introduced today includes a $2 billion increase for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a $264 million increase for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action

1 in 10 eligible women getting life-saving mammograms from Show Me Healthy Women

December 15, 2015
Missouri

Join us as we work to reach more eligible women through the Missouri Department of Health's Show Me Healthy Women program. Learn how you can help us reach more women by visiting our campaigns page . Hear about the life-saving impact of this program from two Missouri

Breast Cancer Research Stamp Victory!

December 11, 2015
National

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.

'Tis the season to share your JOY

December 11, 2015
National

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