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October 14, 2020

Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

A harsh truth about lung cancer is that it doesn’t usually cause symptoms until the cancer has spread, which makes difficult to treat. That’s why the idea of screening – looking for lung cancer in people who do not have any symptoms – is appealing.

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September 22, 2020

If You’re Called Back After a Mammogram

Getting called back after a mammogram doesn’t always mean you have cancer. But it can be scary to wait and wonder if there’s something wrong. Learn what to expect if this happens to you.

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September 3, 2020

Colorectal Cancer Rates Higher in African Americans, Rising in Younger People

One disease that disproportionately affects the Black community is colorectal cancer. The rates of colorectal cancer are higher in Blacks than any racial/ethnic group in the US. African Americans are about 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it than most other groups.

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July 30, 2020

ACS Updates Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines to Start Screening at Age 25

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its screening guideline for cervical cancer. The new guideline is for people with a cervix with an average risk of cervical cancer.

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March 2, 2020

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.

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December 18, 2019

Colorectal Cancer Screening Increases in People Under 50 After ACS Updates Guideline

Researchers from the American Cancer Society found that colorectal cancer screening rates more than doubled among people ages 45 to 49 after the ACS changed its guideline last year to recommend screening for that age group.

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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.

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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.

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