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February 14, 2019

Gap in Cancer Death Rates Between Blacks and Whites Narrows

Cancer death rates have historically been higher for African Americans than for whites, but that gap has been narrowing over the past few decades.

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February 8, 2019

2 Studies Highlight ‘Tradeoffs’ of E-Cigarettes

Could e-cigarettes help smokers of regular, combustible cigarettes quit? Or are they getting a new generation hooked on nicotine? Two new studies provide some answers, but also raise some questions.

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January 28, 2019

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.

ACS Research, Anxiety and Distress, Cancer in Young Adults, Cancer Updates, Finances, Insurance, Paying for Care
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January 24, 2019

Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines for Current or Former Smokers

American Cancer Society guidelines recommend yearly lung cancer screening for people who meet certain criteria that put them at higher risk for developing the disease.

Cancer Updates, Lung Cancer, Screening Guidelines, Smoking Tobacco
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January 24, 2019

Lung Cancer Screening Guideline: Frequently Asked Questions

The American Cancer Society lung cancer screening guidelines recommend yearly low dose CT (LDCT) for certain people at higher risk of lung cancer that meet several conditions.

Cancer Updates, Lung Cancer, Screening Guidelines
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