#American Cancer Society

Minority patients are more likely to report negative experiences about their cancer treatment.

Adult survivors of adolescent cancers are more likely to have problems paying medical bills or delaying or forgoing care due to cost.

Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD, will be the next chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society starting June 1, 2021.

The decrease is largely due to improved lung cancer treatment, but the impact of COVID-19 is not yet known.

The fund will help to develop initiatives to support researchers of color and increase diversity in cancer research and patient care.

Cancer, heart disease and diabetes are just some underlying medical conditions associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness.

The gift signifies the NFL’s longstanding commitment to equitable cancer care.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network and the American Cancer Society are leading efforts to resume cancer screenings and treatment.

The use of aspirin might help reduce colorectal cancer mortality by limiting metastatic spread of colorectal tumors before diagnosis.

The largest declines in cancer-related suicide rates were among high-risk populations.

Findings call for implementation of policies and cancer control efforts to reduce alcohol consumption.

The decrease is largely due to improved lung cancer treatment, but the impact of COVID-19 is not yet known.

A significant portion of cancer patients may be less likely to enroll in a clinical trial due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

The starting age was lowered due to an increase in colorectal cancer among younger people.

The report found U.S. cancer patients spent $5.6 billion in out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatment in 2018.

Despite progress, adolescents and young adults face substantial cancer disparities by race/ethnicity.