When you have cancer, staying connected with family and friends isn’t always easy. Whether you’re in active treatment, on ...

After losing his mother, oncologist Douglas Flora, MD, champions ACS ACTS to help patients find and access clinical trials and support.

The American Cancer Society recently updated its colorectal cancer screening guideline for the first time since 2018 by ...

She didn't realize at first how much of a difference it would make for her. Edi knew how vital reliable transportation is on ...

What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a condition that causes high blood sugar (glucose) levels. Insulin is a ...

Itchy skin is very common, usually due to dryness or seasonal allergies. But a long-lasting itch can sometimes be an early ...

Many people with cancer look online for answers. Some websites and social media posts share treatment claims that have not been tested by scientists. These often sound too good to be true, and the ...

Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) is a genetic condition that makes someone more likely to get breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and some other cancers. HBOC is caused by a ...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is pleased to announce a new investment of $80.7 million in new cancer research grants that will go into effect this spring. Altogether, ACS is funding 128 new grants ...

When you think about chest pain, your first thought might be “heart attack.” However, causes of chest pain can range from a minor rib fracture to a serious heart attack. A frequent non-cardiac cause ...

In 2026, an estimated 158,850 new cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) will be diagnosed, and 55,230 people will die from the disease in the United States. The Alaska Native population has the highest CRC ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with bone cancer, your cancer care team will discuss your treatment options with you. It’s important that you weigh the benefits of each treatment against the possible risks ...