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).
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. Learn some basic facts about what you can do to help protect yourself and others.
Cervical Precancers Drop Since Introduction of HPV Vaccine
A study using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides evidence that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is effectively reducing the numbers of cervical precancer – lesions that can become cervical cancer.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Mourning someone you were close to can seem even tougher during the holidays, and even more so during a pandemic. We have some suggestions that may help you cope during this especially difficult time.
Study: More Than 12% of People Newly Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Never Smoked Cigarettes
Smoking cigarettes is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer and causes about 80% of deaths from the disease. But people who don’t smoke can develop lung cancer too. A new study found that out of 100 people in the United States who were recently diagnosed with lung cancer, about 12 of them (12%) had never smoked cigarettes.
Handling a Serious Illness Through the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can use these tips and resources to help lift your holiday spirits if you or someone close to you is sick with cancer or another serious illness this year.
It’s Not Too Late to Quit Smoking
If you’re a smoker, quitting is a good idea no matter how long you’ve had the habit. And you don’t have to wait to reap the benefits. They start to kick in almost immediately.