Updates matching "Breast and Cervical Cancer"

Otis Brawley, M.D., chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health at its hearing focused on a set of new recommendations on early detection of breast cancer by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Dr. Brawley's testimony

Dr. Clare Bradley, Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society in New York and New Jersey is testifying this afternoon in front of the New York City Council. The Council has scheduled hearings on the controversy surrounding mammography and the life-saving value of early detection. Below is a statement

Today, the Senate approved an amendment to the health care legislation would give access to lifesaving cancer screening for women requiring all health plans to cover mammography screenings with no deductibles or co-payments. Offered by Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), this measure was one of two mammogram amendments that the Senate

Long Island Volunteer Joins NFL Players to Talk About Cancer Screening Programs WASHINGTON. DC - ACS CAN volunteer and breast cancer survivor Gail Carey of Long Island was recently at the Nation's Capitol to talk about the crucial need for the government to fund the National Breast and Cervical Early

A number of stories in the news media this week may have caused you to question what you know about the American Cancer Society’s position on cancer screening. I would like to personally assure you that our position has not changed – the American Cancer Society recommends screening when the evidence shows it is beneficial.

Today, ACS CAN teamed up with the NFL on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. As part of a new partnership with the NFL, known as the" Crucial Catch Campaign," representatives from the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens joined with area breast cancer survivors and advocates to urge Congress to make breast cancer screening available to all eligible women, regardless of their ability to pay.

Breast Cancer Supporters know how to Party in Pink. What a great event! Breast Cancer Supporters really do know how to party in pink! A huge thank you to those who attended and filled out a petition to urge the Governor to increasing funding for