Area Highlights

Small in Stature, Big on Power

Norma Hayman, American Cancer Society's oldest living volunteer urges next generation to finish the fight.

Helping Asian patients to communicate, learn, and heal – Baekbong Kim, MSW

The American Cancer Society marks National Minority Cancer Awareness Week

New Research Grants in NY and NJ this summer

American Cancer Society announces 21 research and training grants this summer in New York and New Jersey.

Reports from New York and New Jersey

An index of the latest reports from the American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey.

Crafting a better world

A.C. Moore and the American Cancer Society join forces to raise $150,000 in the fight to end breast cancer.

Suits Sneakers and Coaches Fight Cancer

It was another successful American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers weekend.

Valentines Day Gift Tips

Healthier New You in 2013

The American Cancer Society has some tips to help your 2013 get off to a fresh healthy start.

New Grants in New York and New Jersey for 2013

American Cancer Society announces $4.2 M in cancer research at institutions based in New York and New Jersey.

 

Making Strides with MommyUnplugged

American Cancer Society works with MommyUnplugged to support Making Strides.

 

Super Strides Year

It was a historic year for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Find the results to all our NY & NJ events here.

 

Crafting A World With Less Breast Cancer

For the second year AC Moore Arts and Crafts is supporting Making Strides through their "Crafting a Better World" program.

 

Three Things Every Woman Should Know

Information about breast cancer for women over 40 on breast density, mammograms and health insurance.

Remembering our Grandmothers

Ryan and Chris Scott remember their loved ones through the American Cancer Society's Wedding Favors program.

Navigating Cancer

No one has to go through their cancer journey alone thanks to the navigators at the American Cancer Society’s Patient Service Center.

Physicians must talk, patients listen and act

Alvaro Carrascal, Senior Vice President of Cancer Control for the American Cancer Society in New York and New Jersey discusses the roles of doctors and patients in colon cancer screening.

Don't Rely on Luck this St. Patrick's Day

Take charge of your health this year and find links to the latest cancer prevention and detection guidelines from the American Cancer Society.

Social Media Fights Colon Cancer

Tag2Nag and Family PLZ! are the latest ways the American Cancer Society is utilizing social media to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and screening for the disease.

Missing the Message on Colon Cancer

Despite some gains, the majority of people in New York and New Jersey still aren’t getting the message that early detection of colon cancer could save. Find our how your county measures up. their lives.

Valentine's Day Non-Smoker's Survival Kit

If your Valentine is a smoker, replace that box of chocolate with a box of motivation by creating a Non-Smoker’s Survival Kit.

QuitBuddy

Support and encouragement for smokers trying to quit is now only a text message away. American Cancer Society's QuitBuddy uses text messaging to help smokers quit.

A Beautiful DetermiNation

Recording executive and DetermiNation runner Matt Diamond's latest digital album will honor his cousin Shawn and support the American Cancer Society.

Making Strides Super Sunday Results

It was a huge weekend for the fight against breast cancer as more than 250,000 people walked in American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events this weekend raising more than $15.5 million.

Project Pink

Lord & Taylor supports the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer during October with “Project Pink”

Knowledge is Key in Prostate Cancer

American Cancer Society says to know your risks and know your options when facing prostate cancer.