If your cancer has come back, your doctor might suggest a biopsy to verify that it’s a recurrence instead of a second cancer.

Microplastics can contaminate soil, water, and air. As a result, they become part of the environment. “Microplastics can get ...

Eating a balanced diet can lower your cancer risk and improve your overall health. Replace refined grains, added sugars, and highly processed foods with whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits.

As an Associate Scientist in Data Analysis within Population Science, Marisa Wong, MPH, works with other American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers and outside collaborators to conduct statistical ...

Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2023 by cancer site and US state Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early ...

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, deciding what’s next can be overwhelming. ACS CARES™ (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support) is the only app that equips ...

Learn about some of the damaging effects that too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure can have on the skin. You'll also find tips to help you protect yourself and your family from getting too ...

At Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events, participants walk to celebrate and honor breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers, educate the public about prevention and detection to reduce ...

Tobacco use remains the main cause of lung cancer, and the disease can largely be prevented through effective tobacco control policies and regulations. Aggressive tobacco marketing, coupled with ...

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 last 30 years, the risk of dying from cancer has steadily declined, sparing some 4 million lives in the United States. This downward trend can partially be explained by big wins in smoking ...

When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, was signed into law on March 23, 2010, it was a historic moment — in fact, it was the biggest change to US health care since ...