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Risk FactorsStudy: Lack of Education About Melanoma May Contribute to Black-White Survival Disparities
t’s true that people with darker skin have a lower risk of melanoma. But as a recent study showed, it’s also true that non-Hispanic black Americans are more likely to have lower survival rates when they are diagnosed. That’s partly because compared with non-Hispanic whites, people with darker skin are more often diagnosed with later-stage melanoma (after it’s spread). It’s also because the most common type of melanoma among non-Hispanic blacks—called acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM)—has a lower survival rate.
Study: Premature Deaths from Cancer in One Year Led to Loss of 8.7 Million Years of Life and $94 Billion of Future Earnings
Cancer kills many people before their time, costing more than 8.7 million years of life among people aged 16 to 84 in the United States in 2015. Researchers estimate cancer also leads to $94 billion in future lost earnings, not just in 2015. These numbers come from a new report by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers in JAMA Oncology.
American Cancer Society Sets Goal to Reduce US Cancer Death Rates 40% by 2035
If people didn’t smoke, ate less meat and more fruits and vegetables, exercised more, and followed cancer screening guidelines, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates its new challenge goal of reducing cancer death rates by 40% by 2035 could be achieved.
Soy and Cancer Risk: Our Expert’s Advice
Some studies have shown that eating soy foods such as tofu may lower the risk of some cancers. But our nutrition expert says taking soy supplements is not a good idea.
Death Rates from Liver Cancer Are Increasing, Especially in Men with Less Education
Liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the United States, and the increase is mainly among adults who have less education, especially men, according to a new study by American Cancer Society (ACS). The study was led by Jiemin Ma, PhD, MHS, and published online April 8, 2019 in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the ACS.
The Link Between Weight and Cancer Risk
Being overweight or obese puts you at greater risk for some types of cancer. Learn about the connection between weight and cancer – and what you can do about it.
Diet, Exercise, and Your Cancer Risk
Two of the most important lifestyle habits to help you lower your cancer risk are eating healthy and staying active. Learn about cancer’s connection to diet and exercise.
Study Ties Whole Grains to Lower Risk of Liver Cancer
A large observational study shows eating more whole-grain foods may be linked to a lower risk of getting liver cancer.