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Lung Cancer Kills More People Worldwide Than Other Cancer Types
Published on: July 29, 2024
Smoking causes almost 7 of every 10 deaths from lung cancer in men and women across the world.
Cervical Cancer Leads Cancer Deaths for Women in 37 Countries
Published on: July 29, 2024
Cervical cancer is 100% preventable. Yet, ACS global cancer reports say every year 350,000 women globally die from the disease.
New Lung Cancer Screening Guideline Increases Eligibility
Published on: November 1, 2023
The updated ACS guideline recommends adults ages 50-80 who have a 20+ pack-year smoking history get screened with a low-dose CT scan each year.
Smoking Rates Historically Low, but Other Cancer-related Behaviors Need Improvement
Published on: May 19, 2021
About 45% of the total expected deaths in the US are from preventable causes such as cigarette smoking, excess body weight, and others. Learn more.
