Common Questions About the COVID-19 Outbreak
Cancer patients, their caregivers, and others need to take precautions to lower their risk of getting COVID-19, which is caused by a new type of coronavirus. Learn you can do to help protect yourself and others.
Colon and Endometrial Cancer Survivor Speaks Out About Lynch Syndrome
Jill Chang says she always knew she might get cancer some day. It seemed to run in the family. But she never dreamed she’d be diagnosed with cancer at age 30.
Do I Have Colorectal Cancer? Signs, Symptoms and Work-Up
The earlier colorectal cancer can be found, the more likely it can be successfully treated. Symptoms could be caused by other conditions, but they could also be signs of cancer.
Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Help lower your risk for getting colorectal cancer with our 6 tips for lifestyle changes you can start making right now.
Colorectal Cancer Screening: What Are My Options?
Are you wary of colonoscopies? Don’t let that keep you from getting checked for colorectal cancer. There are several options for tests, and one of them might be right for you.
When Should You Start Getting Screened for Colorectal Cancer?
Regular screening can find colorectal cancer when it is small, hasn’t spread, and might be easier to treat. People at average risk for colorectal cancer begin screening at age 45.
US States Vary in How Drinking Alcohol Affects Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths
Drinking alcohol has been linked with both developing and dying from several types of cancer. That’s why the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention states that it is best not to drink alcohol. A new study published in Cancer Epidemiology by ACS researchers supports this recommendation.
Facts & Figures 2021 Reports Another Record-Breaking 1-Year Drop in Cancer Deaths
The death rate from cancer in the United States has continued to decline. From 1991 to 2018, the cancer death rate has fallen 31%. This includes a 2.4% decline from 2017 to 2018—a new record for the largest 1-year drop in the cancer death rate. These are just some of the findings from the annual statistics reported from the American Cancer Society (ACS).