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Our team of expert journalists brings you all angles of the cancer story – from breaking news and survivor stories to in-depth insights into cutting-edge research.

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December 6, 2019

Year in Review: Cancer Research Insights from 2019

Overall, the US cancer death rate is continuing to decrease, but there’s more to that story. Throughout 2019, the recurring themes of cancer research news included the link between obesity and cancer, increased rates of certain cancers in people younger than 50, and continued barriers to cancer care due to poverty, race, where people live, and other factors. Here are 10 of the stories that made headlines in 2019 based on the work of American Cancer Society (ACS) staff and funded researchers.

ACS Research, Body Weight, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Disparities, End of Life, Exercise Physical Activity, Screening Guidelines
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December 6, 2019

2019 in Review: New Cancer Drug Approvals

In 2019, the FDA approved several new drug treatments for different cancer types. Here are the stories that made headlines on cancer.org this year.

FDA, Immunotherapy, Living Well, Targeted Therapy, Treatment
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December 6, 2019

Study Finds Possible Link Between Hair Dye, Straighteners, and Breast Cancer

An observational study from researchers at the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that women who used permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners had a higher risk of breast cancer than women who didn’t use them.

Breast Cancer, Cancer Updates, Myths Rumors, Risk Factors
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December 6, 2019

Six Plan-ahead Tips to Party Smarter

Have a jolly, festive time at holiday parties this month while sticking to your healthy eating goals. Follow our tips to enjoy the season without having to pay for it later.

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December 5, 2019

Financial Problems Can Affect Cancer Survivors for Years

“Research suggests that financial hardship can lead to worse health,” said Robin Yabroff, PhD, senior scientific director in health services research at the American Cancer Society. In this, Q&A, we asked her how people with cancer and their families develop financial problems and what can be done to help.

ACS Programs and Services, ACS Research, Finances
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December 5, 2019

Researchers Set Goals for Improving Access to Cancer Care

Research has shown that improvements in cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and follow-up care help to reduce the number of people who die from cancer. “But all populations and communities don’t benefit because they don’t have equal access to these services,” said Robin Yabroff, PhD. To meet the needs of all people will require widespread changes in US healthcare , because breakdowns in care can happen at any point from prevention to the end of life, she said.

ACS Research, Cancer Centers, Disparities
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December 5, 2019

Report Outlines the Future Potential of Cancer Screenings

Cancer screening has helped saved hundreds of thousands of lives. But “millions of people in the US who should be screened aren’t getting screened, and millions who are being screened aren’t receiving the highest quality testing available,” said Robert A. Smith, PhD. Narrowing these gaps could allow screening to save even more lives.

ACS Research, Prevention, Screening Guidelines
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December 5, 2019

2019 in Review: Top 10 Cancer News Stories

In 2019 we published stories about new findings in cancer risk factors, prevention, treatment, and survivorship issues. Here are the 10 most significant stories that made headlines on cancer.org this year.

Living Well, Prevention, Risk Factors, Survivorship, Treatment
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