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ACS ResearchSlideshow: Study Highlights State of Smoking in US
Cigarette smoking has been declining in the United States over the past 50 years. In 1965, about 42% of adults smoked. As of 2015, 15% said they did. That’s progress. But not enough, according to a paper from American Cancer Society Researchers that looks at who's still smoking in the US.
Even Light Levels of Physical Activity Provide Benefits
A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society finds that even light levels of physical activity are healthier than just sitting.
Cancer Survivor Blueprint Aims to Improve Lives of Both Survivors and Caregivers
This fourth chapter in the American Cancer Society (ACS) Cancer Control Blueprint describes what we know about the needs of survivors and their caregivers. It's co-authored by ACS Vice President of Survivorship Catherine M. Alfano, PhD.
Study: Millennials’ Increased Risk for Some Obesity-Linked Cancers — 5 Takeaways
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found that 6 cancers proven to be related to obesity are increasing more rapidly in people younger than 50 than those older than 50. To understand what this study means to you and your loved ones, read these 5 key takeaway messages.
Cancer Survivors Face Significant Financial Problems
Cancer survivors are more likely than people with no cancer history to have money-related problems due to medical bills according to a study published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Understanding Cancer Death Rates
Cancer death rates are one of the most important measures researchers use to track progress against cancer. American Cancer Society researchers report on cancer death rates annually in the publication, Cancer Facts & Figures. This article explains what a death rate is and when researchers use it.
ACS Cancer Prevention Blueprint Targets Controllable Risk Factors
This third chapter in the American Cancer Society Cancer Control Blueprint describes what we know about risk factors for cancer. It provides strategies people can use to help avoid those risk factors. It also offers strategies that cities, states, and communities can use to help people avoid them. It's co-authored by staff researcher Susan Gapstur, PhD, MPH, senior vice president of Behavioral and Epidemiology Research.
Online ACS Community Helps Researchers Collaborate
TheoryLab® is an online community exclusively for scientists and clinical professionals who have a current or previous relationship with the American Cancer Society. The goal is to provide a place for some of the brightest minds in cancer research to work together to accelerate our progress toward a world without cancer.
