Articles for Tag: "American Cancer Society"

Cancer survivors less likely to quit smoking 
Cancer survivors less likely to quit smoking
Even after overcoming the disease, some are not willing to give up their cigarettes.
Honoring cancer survivors, caregivers and families  Featured
Honoring cancer survivors, caregivers and families
In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, one woman looks back on her journey.
Beau Biden’s passing raises awareness of brain cancer 
Beau Biden’s passing raises awareness of brain cancer
The news of the vice president’s son draws attention to this fatal disease.
Why early detection for prostate cancer is critical 
Why early detection for prostate cancer is critical
The sooner the disease is caught, the higher the survival rate.
How some cancers ‘hide’ 
How some cancers ‘hide’
Learn about one woman’s early diagnosis and how she’s beating the disease.
New technology detecting more polyps  Featured
New technology detecting more polyps
Doctors are better able to see colon cancer thanks to this device.
Colon cancer rates rising among young adults 
Colon cancer rates rising among young adults
The 50 and up age group aren’t the only ones at risk for this deadly disease.