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American Cancer Society Marks 34th Great American Smokeout® by Encouraging Smokers to Quit |
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—As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout on November 19 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day.
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American Cancer Society Establishes National Volunteer Fundraising Consultancy Council |
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—The American Cancer Society announced that it has established a Nationwide Gift Planning Advisory Council, and will serve as a resource for the Society’s marketplace introduction to potential donors.
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American Cancer Society Calls for New Strategies to Monitor Public Exposure to Environmental Carcinogens |
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—A new report from an ACS scientific advisory subcommittee says exposure to carcinogens should be minimized whenever feasible, and calls for new strategies to screen the large number of chemicals to which the public is exposed.
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American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery Program Celebrates 40th Birthday |
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—In 2009, the Reach To Recovery program celebrates its 40th birthday of fighting for every birthday threatened by breast cancer in every community.
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Study Finds Delay in Follow-Up among African American Women Receiving Abnormal Breast Finding |
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—A new analysis has identified a significant delay in follow-up times among African-American women after the finding of a suspicious breast abnormality.
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A Special Message from CEO John Seffrin, Ph.D. on Cancer Screening |
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—American Cancer Society CEO John Seffrin responds stories in the news media about the American Cancer Society’s position on cancer screening.
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American Cancer Society Stands by Its Screening Guidelines; Women Encouraged to Continue Getting Mammograms |
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—Statement of Otis W. Brawley, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, American Cancer Society in Response to New York Times Article on Cancer Screening
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The American Cancer Society and Free & Clear Announce Joint Collaboration to Reduce Tobacco Use to Prevent Cancer and other Chronic Diseases |
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—The American Cancer Society and Free & Clear today announced a strategic business collaboration that will combine the legendary brand reach of the world’s leading voluntary health organization with the technical strength of the industry leader in tobacco cessation coaching.
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American Cancer Society Honors Outstanding Innovative Achievements in Palliative Care |
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—James A. Block, M.D., will receive the inaugural 2009 American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated innovation and ingenuity in their contributions to the advancement of the field of palliative care.
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American Joint Committee on Cancer Releases 7th Edition of Cancer Staging Manual |
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—Manual is intended to provide physicians and health care professionals around the world with a tool to facilitate the uniform description and reporting of cancer.
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American Cancer Society Senior Medical Advisor Installed as President of the American College of Surgeons |
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—LaMar S. McGinnis, Jr., M.D., who currently serves as senior medical advisor, was installed as the incoming president of the American College of Surgeons during convocation ceremonies marking the opening of the annual Clinical Congress in Chicago on October 11.
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John R. Seffrin Named Distinguished Alumnus by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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—John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive officer, American Cancer Society, has received the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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