http://www.cancer.org Wed, 16 May 2012 11:51:40 UTC The American Cancer Society is your trusted source for news about cancer. Read about the latest in cancer research, how cancer affects your life, survivors' stories of hope, and the latest happenings at ACS. en-en hourly 1 /MyACS/Midwest/AreaHighlights/winewsfeed Mon, 14 May 2012 14:41:00 UTC It’s the four words no woman wants to hear: “You have breast cancer.” One out of every eight women will be affected by breast cancer, but if detected early enough, the survival rate is at an all-time high. /Cancer/news/Features/dont-fry-day-is-all-about-healthy-skin Fri, 11 May 2012 18:37:00 UTC The Friday before Memorial Day is designated Don’t Fry Day – a day to raise awareness of sun safety and encourage everyone to take steps to protect their skin. /Cancer/news/News/significant-proportion-of-cancer-caused-by-infection Thu, 10 May 2012 14:55:00 UTC /Cancer/news/News/study-compares-different-types-of-radiation-for-breast-cancer Wed, 02 May 2012 14:28:00 UTC A study comparing a kind of brachytherapy to whole breast irradiation (WBI) found that women treated with brachytherapy were more likely to need more breast surgery later. /Cancer/news/News/study-supports-intensity-modulated-radiation-therapy-for-prostate-cancer Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:11:00 UTC Researchers have found that intensity modulated radiation therapy is better at controlling localized prostate cancer than conformal radiation therapy and is just as effective as proton therapy. /Cancer/news/News/guidelinesaddress-diet-exercise-and-weight-control-for-cancer-survivors Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:26:00 UTC New guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend that people living with cancer maintain a healthy weight, get enough exercise, and eat a healthy diet. /Cancer/news/News/study-avastin-may-not-help-older-lung-cancer-patients Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:29:00 UTC Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have found that adding Avastin to chemotherapy treatment for non-small cell lung cancer likely does not help patients 65 years old or older live longer. /Cancer/news/News/acs-report-collaboration-key-to-cancer-prevention-efforts Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:28:00 UTC An American Cancer Society report urges government agencies, private companies, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, policy makers, and the American public to work together to increase the number of people who adopt behaviors that lower cancer risk. /Cancer/news/Features/minority-cancer-awareness-everyday-steps-to-help-lower-your-risk Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:17:00 UTC The American Cancer Society and other groups are raising awareness about cancer among minorities in honor of National Minority Health Month and National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. /MyACS/Eastern/AreaHighlights/cancernynj-news-new-york-researchers-working-to-reduce-cancer-burden-for-minorities Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:25:00 UTC National Minority Cancer Awareness Week is April 15-21, 2012. Here is a sampling of some exciting research in the works aimed at eliminating cancer burden disparities that affect minority populations. /Cancer/news/News/study-examines-possible-link-between-dental-x-rays-and-meningioma-risk Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:35:00 UTC A new study has found that people diagnosed with meningioma, a tumor of the lining covering the brain, are more likely to report that they’ve received certain types of dental x-rays in the past. /Cancer/news/News/breast-cancer-experts-outline-comprehensive-approach-to-care Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:33:00 UTC An international panel of breast cancer experts is recommending an approach to care that takes into account the wide range of physical problems faced by breast cancer patients and survivors. /MyACS/Eastern/AreaHighlights/cancernynj-news-new-york-city-volunteers-creating-a-world-with-more-birthdays Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:48:00 UTC In celebration of National Volunteer Week the American Cancer Society highlights and salutes our volunteers. Here are just a few stories from New York City. /Cancer/news/News/study-dutasteride-helps-men-undergoing-active-surveillance-for-prostate-cancer Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:32:00 UTC Researchers in the U.S. and Canada have found that men with low-risk prostate cancer who took the drug dutasteride (Avodart) had lower rates of their cancer worsening than men who didn’t take the drug. /Cancer/news/News/annualreport-rate-of-cancer-deaths-continues-to-fall Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:32:00 UTC The rate of death in the United States from all cancers combined is continuing the decline that began in the early 1990s, according to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. /Cancer/news/News/tobacco-atlas-tobacco-kills-6-million-in-1-year Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:09:00 UTC In 2011, tobacco use killed almost 6 million people worldwide. Tobacco-related deaths have nearly tripled around the world in the past decade. /Cancer/news/News/childhood-leukemia-survival-rates-improve-significantly Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:57:00 UTC A new study shows that children with the most common type of childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a survival rate of more than 90%. /Cancer/news/News/study-aspirin-can-lower-cancer-risk Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:02:00 UTC Three studies published today conclude that taking aspirin every day may reduce the risk of cancer and prevent cancer from spreading. /Cancer/news/News/behaviora-ltherapy-eases-side-effects-from-breast-cancer-treatment Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:10:00 UTC After breast cancer treatment, 65% to 85% of women experience hot flashes and night sweats – many of them severe enough to affect sleep, mood, and quality of life. /Cancer/news/News/new-cdc-ads-show-harsh-consequences-of-smoking Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:10:00 UTC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today began running a series of ads that tell the stories of former smokers living with smoking-related diseases. /Cancer/news/News/new-screening-guidelines-for-cervical-cancer Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:31:00 UTC The American Cancer Society today released new screening recommendations for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer. /Cancer/news/News/surgeon-generals-report-calls-youth-smoking-an-epidemic Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:55:00 UTC Every day, more than 3,800 children in the United States smoke their first cigarette, according to a new report from the US Surgeon General, putting themselves at risk for addiction and diseases. /Cancer/news/News/fda-approves-zelboraf-for-melanoma Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:01:00 UTC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zelboraf (vemurafenib) for some people with advanced melanoma. /Cancer/news/Features/workshops-help-survivors-cope-after-cancer-treatment Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:52:00 UTC A new series of free workshops from Cancer Care offers survivors and their loved ones practical information to help them cope with the concerns that can arise after treatment ends. /Cancer/news/News/some-smokers-diagnosed-with-cancer-dont-quit Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:27:00 UTC For many smokers, a cancer diagnosis motivates them to quit. But researchers report that a “substantial minority” of lung and colon cancer patients are still smoking 5 months after their diagnosis. /Cancer/news/Features/what-you-should-know-about-colon-cancer Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:43:00 UTC Over the past few decades, more people have been surviving colon cancer, and fewer people have been dying from it. This is thanks to improvements in colon cancer screening and treatment. /Cancer/news/News/casestudy-when-you-care-for-someone-with-cancer Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:44:00 UTC Someone being treated for cancer often needs a lot of help at home, too. The physical and emotional toll of these tasks often leads to a lot of stress and a negative impact on the caregiver’s own health. /Cancer/news/News/removing-polyps-prevents-colon-and-rectal-cancer-deaths Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:23:00 UTC A new study shows that removing polyps found during colonoscopies prevents deaths from colon and rectal cancer. /Cancer/news/News/fda-announces-steps-to-ease-cancer-drug-shortages Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:23:00 UTC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday that it is taking steps to increase the supply of 2 cancer drugs on its drug shortage list: liposomal doxorubicin (Doxil )and methotrexate. /Cancer/news/News/manufacturer-releasing-emergency-supplies-of-methotrexate Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:01:00 UTC A maker of the cancer drug methotrexate, Bedford Laboratories, has advised the FDA that it will release emergency supplies of preservative-free methotrexate to meet patients’ needs. /Cancer/news/News/fda-warns-of-counterfeit-avastin Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:14:00 UTC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that some fake versions of the cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab) may have been purchased by medical practices. /Cancer/news/Features/kids-can-be-kids-at-summer-camps-for-children-with-cancer Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:18:00 UTC The American Cancer Society supports 45 camps for children with cancer. Some camps also welcome brothers and sisters. Most are provided at no cost to families, but space is limited and camps do fill up. /Cancer/news/News/study-additional-treatment-helps-some-patients-with-rare-brain-tumor-live-longer Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:55:00 UTC In a clinical trial, adding chemotherapy to radiation nearly doubled the survival time for some patients with a rare brain tumor called oligodendroglioma. /Cancer/news/News/rates-of-melanoma-deaths-differ-by-education Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:16:00 UTC A new study from the American Cancer Society found that declines in deaths from melanoma, a kind of skin cancer, are limited to those with the most education. /Cancer/news/Features/world-cancer-day-2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:36:00 UTC February 4th is World Cancer Day, a time when organizations and individuals around the world send a message: Ending cancer should be a global health priority. /Cancer/news/News/healthier-school-meals-on-the-menu Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:08:00 UTC The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated its nutrition guidelines for school lunches and breakfasts. /Cancer/news/Features/fighting-cancer-a-team-effort Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:08:00 UTC It may not be time for March Madness quite yet, but there are plenty of reasons to be excited about basketball season – especially when so many teams are helping fight cancer. /Cancer/news/News/study-robotic-surgery-does-not-lessen-common-side-effects-from-prostate-removal Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:31:00 UTC A team led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital found that men were just as bothered by sexual and urinary side effects when they had robotic prostate surgery as when they had traditional surgery. /Cancer/news/News/gene-mutation-linked-to-hereditary-prostate-cancer Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:07:00 UTC Researchers studying why prostate cancer runs in families have found a genetic mutation that may begin to answer that question. /Cancer/news/Features/radon-gas-and-lung-cancer Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:04:00 UTC Getting your home tested for radon can help protect you and your family from a key cause of lung cancer. /Cancer/news/Features/cancer-survivors-and-caregivers-climb-mt-kilimanjaro Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:36:00 UTC About 35 cancer survivors and caregivers have begun a week-long climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. /Cancer/news/News/eat-right-stay-active-to-lower-cancer-risk Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:34:00 UTC The American Cancer Society has updated its guidelines for nutrition and physical activity to help you reduce your risk of cancer. /Cancer/news/News/annualreport-more-than-a-million-cancer-deaths-avoided-in-2-decades Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:15:00 UTC Newly published statistics from the American Cancer Society show that cancer death rates in the U.S. continue to decrease. /Cancer/news/Features/make-those-resolutions-stick Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:37:00 UTC Sticking to those New Year's resolutions can be tough, especially if you've put major lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, getting more exercise, or eating better on your list. No matter what your goal, these tips can help you stay on track. /Cancer/news/News/national-cancer-actmarks-milestone Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:46:00 UTC Much progress has been made in cancer research in the 40 years since the National Cancer Act was enacted. /Cancer/news/News/drug-combinations-offer-new-options-for-advanced-breast-cancer Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:07:00 UTC Several studies presented at the 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) offer hope of new treatment options to women with advanced breast cancer. /Cancer/news/News/american-cancer-society-changes-its-screening-guideline-process Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:29:00 UTC The American Cancer Society has revised its cancer screening guideline process to make the guidelines more clear and consistent and help people better understand how such decisions are made. /Cancer/news/News/study-finds-coffee-may-lower-risk-of-endometrial-cancer Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:51:00 UTC /Cancer/news/News/experts-gather-to-discuss-latest-breast-cancer-research-2011 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:20:00 UTC Breast cancer researchers from all over the world head to Texas for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Now in its 34th year, the conference showcases the latest in breast cancer research. /Cancer/news/Features/limit-alcoho-lto-lower-cancer-risk Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:10:00 UTC Having one drink at a party isn’t likely to cause you much harm. But routinely having more than 1 or 2 drinks per day could raise your cancer risk.