The Cancer Prevention and Survivorship team is part of the Population Science Department. We conduct research to identify risk factors associated with developing cancer and to understand how to ...

The American Cancer Society Annual Report outlines our path forward as we work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. In the report, we showcase our accomplishments, and we detail revenue and ...

Learn about the risk factors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and if there are things you might be able to do to help lower your risk. A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a ...

Learn about the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight. We also offer guidance and tips to help you choose healthier options.

When you have a biopsy, the samples taken are studied under the microscope by a specialized doctor called a pathologist. The pathologist sends your doctor a report that gives a diagnosis for each ...

Since 1995, the American Cancer Society’s signature activity has become a global movement. Global Relay For Life (GRFL) engages global organizations to empower communities and accelerate the fight for ...

Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that is not always the case. Here are some questions you can ask ...

Meet the American Cancer Society philanthropic partners who fund the research, advocacy, and patient support programs that improve the lives of patients with cancer and their families.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is significantly evolving the guideline about who is considered to have a high risk for developing lung cancer and should get screened for it each year with a ...

Over the past few decades, researchers have learned a great deal about the thousands of different genes inside the cells in our bodies, how they interact with each other, and how many of these genes ...

This is a condensed version of part of the article describing the American Cancer Society (ACS) Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention. The full article (including references), ...

The American Cancer Society couldn't do what we do without the support of our partners. Learn more about how these partnerships support our efforts to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Each ...