Cancer Updates
Cancer news from the American Cancer Society.
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StatisticsCancer Rates in Men Expected to Rise Significantly by 2050
Published on: September 13, 2024
Cancer rates in men are likely to increase during the coming years. Find about lifestyle factors that affect cancer risk and ways to lower your risk.
What Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander People Should Know About Cancer Risk: An Expert’s View
Published on: September 12, 2024
Learn about the unique cancer risks faced by Asian Americans. Get information on cancer prevention and screening strategies for AANHPI population.
What Gen-Xers and Millennials Should Know About Cancer Risk
Published on: August 20, 2024
Gen-Xers and Millennials may be at a higher risk for 17 different types of cancer, including cancers of the kidney, pancreas, and small intestine.
Surgeon General Reports on Smoking Cessation for First Time in 30 Years
Published on: January 23, 2020
Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams issued the first Surgeon General’s report on smoking cessation in 30 years. It reviews and updates the latest research on Americans’ attempts to quit smoking, what works, and why it’s so important.
Facts & Figures Report: Cancer Rates Vary Widely Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
Published on: January 19, 2016
A new report from the American Cancer Society details the rates of new cancer cases and the rates of cancer deaths among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs).