Let’s Go Gold | September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
For the month of September, we encourage you to THINK GOLD! Show your support kids with cancer and turn your homes, workplaces, schools and communities GOLD!
How And When To Watch Stand Up To Cancer
Tune in for what is sure to be an unforgettable night of inspiring stories, highlighting the 10 years of impact Stand Up To Cancer collaborative research continues to make in the ongoing mission to help save lives now.
Engineers Develop Artificial Intelligence System to Detect Often-Missed Cancer Tumors
Engineers have taught a computer how to detect tiny specks of lung cancer in CT scans, which radiologists often have a difficult time identifying. The artificial intelligence system is about 95 percent accurate, compared to 65 percent when done by human eyes, the team said.
Tampa Cancer Patient Shares Touching Words Before Ringing ‘Survivor’s Bell’
Ringing a “survivor’s bell” is a ritual in many hospitals where cancer patients get to mark milestones in their treatment. One young patient finally got her chance in an emotional moment at a Tampa, Florida, hospital.
New Cancer Drug Effective in 93% of Pediatric Patients
A first-of-its-kind drug targeting a fused gene found in many types of cancer was effective in 93 percent of pediatric patients tested, researchers at UT Southwestern’s Simmons Cancer Center announced.
The ACS Blueprint: A Vision for Reducing Deaths from Cancer
Each year, for about the past 25 years, the cancer death rate has gone down. That’s worth celebrating. But our efforts to prevent deaths are far from over. In this year alone, more than 600,000 Americans will die from cancer. In the next 10 years, cancer is expected to become the leading cause of death in the United States.
New Approach to Immunotherapy Leads to Complete Response in Breast Cancer Patient Unresponsive to Other Treatments
A novel approach to immunotherapy developed by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has led to the complete regression of breast cancer in a patient who was unresponsive to all other treatments.
2018 Celebration Gala Sizzle Real
The 2018 American Cancer Society’s Celebration Gala raised more than $350,000. Thank you again to all who supported us and helped Chase achieve his goal as well.
Raise Awareness in July for Ultraviolet Safety and Skin Cancer Risk
With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy the sunny weather. But are you protecting yourself from potential risks? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. The goal is to spread the word about how important it is to protect everyone’s skin from the harmful effects of UV rays.