Special Coverage

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). But millions of women are surviving the disease thanks in part to early detection and improvements in treatment.

The American Cancer Society is actively fighting breast cancer by helping women get tested to find breast cancer earlier, and helping them understand their treatment options and cope with the physical and emotional side effects. We also fund research to help prevent, find, and treat breast cancer.

Today, because of advances in treatment, a high percentage of children diagnosed with cancer will live into adulthood. But the treatments that help these children survive their cancer also raise their risk for health problems later on. Learn how the American Cancer Society is involved in the fight against childhood cancer.

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, but is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The risk of developing lung cancer is highest in smokers, but many people who do not smoke also develop lung cancer each year. Learn about the American Cancer Society's comprehensive approach to combating lung cancer.

The Friday before Memorial Day is designated Don’t Fry Day – a day to raise awareness of sun safety and encourage everyone to take steps to protect their skin. Learn what you can do to help lower your risk for skin cancer.

Each June, cancer survivors celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, sponsored by the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. The event, which includes hundreds of life-affirming gatherings across the US, is a time for the more than 15.5 million cancer survivors in the US to celebrate life.

Colorectal cancer (commonly called colon cancer) is the third most common cancer in men and women in the United States, and the third leading cause of cancer death. Learn how the American Cancer Society is fighting colon cancer by supporting patients and survivors, funding new research, and spreading the word about recommended screenings and ways to lower risk.

Every April the American Cancer Society and other organizations work together to raise awareness about cancer among minorities in honor of National Minority Health Month and National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.

An increase in routine testing for cervical cancer over the last 30 years has helped reduce deaths by more than half. The American Cancer Society helps women get tested for cervical cancer, helps them understand their diagnosis, and helps them get the treatments they need. The American Cancer Society also funds new research to help prevent, find, and treat cervical cancer.

Every February 4th, the world population unites in the fight against cancer. Events are planned in cities around the world to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.

The American Cancer Society regularly reviews the science and updates screening recommendations when new evidence suggests that a change may be needed. Learn about the latest guideline designed to save lives by finding breast cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful.