National Cancer Survivors Day® – June 7, 2009

Celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day There are nearly 11 million cancer survivors living in the United States. It is estimated that there will be some 20 million cancer survivors by 2020. On Sunday, June 7, the American Cancer Society will join millions of Americans in honoring cancer survivors, as part of the 22nd annual National [...]

Fighting Skin Cancer with Broccoli?

Did you know that Texas has one of the highest rates of melanoma skin cancer in the nation? In 2009, an estimated 3,820 Texans will be diagnosed with melanoma. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Melanoma accounts for less than 5% of skin cancer cases, but it causes most skin cancer deaths.   [...]

Three Great Ways to Fight Cancer

1 Help Reform Health Care 50 Ways in 50 Days Ready to help make health care reform a reality? Download the new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) “50 Ways in 50 Days” widget. Starting May 15, this innovative widget will automatically update everyday with a new action that you can take to [...]