Cancer Connections

Published on: November 11, 2025

Prostate cancer is something that has been on Baltimore resident Jesse Bennett’s radar since he was in his early 40’s. That was when Jesse first had a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level drawn, the blood test used to screen for prostate cancer. In 2009 when Jesse was 62, his PSA result was higher than in previous years. As a next step, Jesse’s doctor recommended a prostate biopsy to determine if the change in his PSA level was from cancer or another problem. Results showed cancer cells were found and that the cancer was an aggressive type.

Published on: November 5, 2025

Both 2D and 3D mammograms can help find breast cancer early. Learn more about the differences between these two screening tests.

Published on: November 4, 2025

ACS highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. Steven Katz, MD, MPH, professor of health management and policy at the University of Michigan. Dr. Katz is an ACS grantee. His research has focused on expanding access to genetic counseling and testing for breast cancer patients and their families.

Published on: October 23, 2025

Marlen Capote Camacho’s life changed after she fell and broke her shoulder, which caused her to miss a regular mammogram. At 55, the hospice nurse had to recover from her injury and face a cancer diagnosis that tested her strength and hope.

Published on: October 21, 2025

At 35 years old, Charlotte de Brabandt moved from Switzerland to Boston, Massachusetts. She was excited for a new adventure and an opportunity to grow in her career. But after just three months in Boston, she received news that changed her life. She was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative inflammatory breast cancer, a very rare, aggressive type that requires an aggressive treatment plan.

Published on: October 21, 2025

A deworming medicine for animals, fenbendazole has not been tested for use in humans as a cancer treatment. Get the facts about fenbendazole.

Published on: October 17, 2025

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which was co-created by the American Cancer Society in 1985. It began as a week-long campaign to educate women about screening and routine mammograms. Today, 40 years later, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has grown into a nationwide movement that continues to bring awareness to the disease.

Published on: October 16, 2025

Nicotine pouches contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, and may include other harmful chemicals. Learn about the health risks of nicotine pouches.