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The American Cancer Society in Nevada has filed suit against the state, health officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, seeking to invalidate a recently enacted state law allowing smoking at some trade shows.
As the economy falters and more people go without health insurance, low-income women in at least 20 states are being turned away or put on long waiting lists for free cancer screenings, according to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network.
For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences.
The American Cancer Society says it will not appeal a judge's decision that clears the way for South Dakota's new smoking ban to be referred to a statewide public vote.
The American Cancer Society cannot present witnesses to testify on the dangers of secondhand smoke in a trial that will determine whether South Dakota's smoking ban will be referred to a statewide vote, a circuit judge has ruled.
The American Cancer Society says it's severing ties with the Oneida Indian Nation, jeopardizing the organization's annual Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser at the tribe's Turning Stone Resort and Casino.
U.S. cancer deaths rose by more than 5,000 in 2005, a somewhat disappointing reversal of a two-year downward trend, the American Cancer Society said in a report issued Wednesday. The group counted 559,312 people who died from cancer.
Up to 1.4 million U.S. women — those with an unusually high risk of developing breast cancer — should get annual MRIs as well as mammograms, the American Cancer Society advises in new guidelines.
Cancer deaths in the United States have dropped for a second straight year, confirming that a corner has been turned in the war on cancer. After a decline of 369 deaths from 2002 to 2003, the decrease from 2003 to 2004 was 3,014 — or more than eight times greater, according to a review of U.S. death certificates by the American Cancer Society.
Mike Slabaugh doesn't have a stomach. Neither do his 10 cousins. Growing up, they watched helplessly as a rare hereditary stomach cancer killed their grandmother and some of their parents, aunts and uncles.
One of those stories that seemed to disappear without a ripple last week was more significant that it appears.
US Marine Corps 'Knowingly Poisoned Their Own People and Then Lied About It'Partain had no idea men could get breast cancer. But he thinks he knows what caused his: contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, N.C., where he was born.
Smokers' Urine May Give Cancer Alert Early Enough to Save LungsSmokers with high levels of two chemicals in their urine were more likely than others in a study to get lung cancer, a finding that may lead to a new test to predict risk in time to prevent or treat the disease. More Articles
Some blacks choose inauguration over workAsante Bradford gave his bosses nearly three months notice that he would not be at his desk on Jan. 20.
Some blacks choose inauguration over workAsante Bradford gave his bosses nearly three months notice that he would not be at his desk on Jan. 20.
Some blacks choose inauguration over workAsante Bradford gave his bosses nearly three months notice that he would not be at his desk on Jan. 20.
Some blacks choose inauguration over workAsante Bradford gave his bosses nearly three months notice that he would not be at his desk on Jan. 20.
Smoking - tips on how to quitBelow are some tips to help you quit smoking. First and foremost, set a quit date and quit COMPLETELY on that day. To prepare for that day:
Polymath Gary Null, PhD discusses donations to Africa, disease charities, his radio debate, consensus science, his work with AIDS patients, his lawsuit against Quackbusters, and his plan for a documentary on world hunger.
Two Tests Added to Recommended List to Prevent or Detect Colorectal CancerThe American Cancer Society and other health groups are recommending two tests they had not previously endorsed to prevent or detect colorectal cancer, the groups said Wednesday.
Study Finds Cancer Diagnosis Linked to InsuranceA nationwide study has found that the uninsured and those covered by Medicaid are more likely than those with private insurance to receive a diagnosis of cancer in the late stages of the disease.
The American Cancer Society: Greenville NCPassing forward the news on someone raising money for awareness of Cancer and all of the good stuff. Go read and donate.
The Actuary: Breast Cancer Epidemic's Impact From Abortion on Insurance, Health Care through 2029 Is Serious"Breast cancer fundraising is likely to be very profitable for the American Cancer Society, Susan G.
Rudy Giuliani Spoke Out For Socialized Health Care Before He Spoke Out Against ItIn his campaign for president, Rudolph Giuliani keeps suggesting that his experience as a prostate cancer survivor makes him uniquely qualified to evaluate the American health care system.
Worsening the OddsLonnie Lynam died at age 45. The cause of death was cancer, aided and abetted by an absurd, unnecessary and utterly unconscionable absence of health insurance.
Researchers Trying to Predict Lung Cancer RiskA new assessment tool may put medical science one step closer to identifying which smokers and nonsmokers are at higher risk of developing lung cancer, the deadliest of all cancers, experts say.
Celebrity Health Watch: Elizabeth Edwards | Newsweek.comElizabeth Edwards has been extraordinarily open about her battle with breast cancer. "When I was first diagnosed, I was going to beat this. I was going to be the champion of cancer," she told NEWSWEEK in a recent interview. "And I don't have that feeling now.
Alcohol and breast cancer: Weigh your risks New research appears to show a link between alcohol and breast cancer in women.
Women Cancer Survivors Take ChargeInstead of sporting bandanas and faux-looking wigs, today's crop of female cancer patients are covering their heads with black wool hats that brazenly say "F--K CANCER" or simply not covering their heads at all. These patients are bold, bright, and brash -- and they're taking …
Risk Of Cancer Death Linked to EducationA new American Cancer Society study finds having at least some education beyond high school is associated with a decreased risk of cancer death.
American Cancer Society Says Broken Health Care System Will Be "Bigger Killer" Than TobaccoIn a stark departure from past practice, the American Cancer Society plans to devote its entire $15 million advertising budget this year not to smoking cessation or colorectal screening but to the consequences of inadequate health coverage.
Cancer report emphasizes healthy living.While the number of deaths from cancer has been declining, many malignancies could be prevented by exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking, a new federal report finds.
Doctors Balk at Cancer Ad, Citing Lack of EvidenceSome doctors are questioning a cancer society ad campaign on sunscreen because most skin cancer is not life-threatening.
American Cancer Society Opposes Vitamin D Now Shown to Reduce Cancer Risk 77% Muslims for Hope - Relay for LifeThe event is about compassion and unity for a noble cause that affects all segments of society. The American Cancer Society created such events called Relay for Life to raise awareness and funds to find a cure to cancer.
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