Articles for Tag: "American Cancer Society"

Why women should embrace their java 
Why women should embrace their java
Your cup of coffee may help prevent a deadly disease.
It’s not too late to quit smoking  Featured
It’s not too late to quit smoking
Research says people who kick the habit by age 40 may live just as long as non-smokers.
New home test targets colon cancer 
New home test targets colon cancer
People who have avoided colon cancer screenings can now receive an at-home test that requires no prep.
Cultural barriers to breast cancer hard to break 
Cultural barriers to breast cancer hard to break
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for Hispanic women.
Therapy dogs helping patients with cancer  Featured
Therapy dogs helping patients with cancer
The slight interaction with a therapy dog can be all someone needs to be in a better mood.
Study reinforces colon cancer screenings 
Study reinforces colon cancer screenings
More evidence reveals that screenings cut colorectal cancer risk deaths in half.
Making a difference, one patient at a time 
Making a difference, one patient at a time
In honor of National Volunteer Week, see how one hospital volunteer uses her personal experience to impact cancer patients.