A CPS-II Nutrition Cohort Study: Researchers showed that a parasite most commonly found in undercooked meat may lead to certain brain cancers. Brain tumors are rare, and there are many different types ...

Certain chronic conditions that affect the lungs, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can have ...

It’s never too late to quit using tobacco. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other diseases. Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and ...

The study found that older people who quit smoking could gain at least 1 extra year of life. People who quit at age 65 have ...

Use your passion for politics to help enact laws and policies that will make cancer a top national priority. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network℠, ACS CAN, volunteers work to make sure our ...

Exercise can improve quality of life and reduce fatigue for those with metastatic breast cancer. Learn more about how physical activity can help.

This joint guideline from the American Cancer Society, the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the American Society for Clinical Pathology recommends different surveillance ...

Because mesothelioma is rare, it's been hard to study it well. Most experts agree that treatment in a clinical trial should be considered for any type or stage of mesothelioma. This way people can get ...

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that ...

Quitting tobacco is hard. But having support from partners, friends, and family members can really help a person trying to quit. Studies show that people with strong social support are more likely to ...

Middle schools, high schools and colleges looking to support the mission of the American Cancer Society can officially become an ACS On Campus chapter. ACS On Campus chapters engage students and ...

Signs and symptoms a person is having or the results of imaging or other tests might suggest cancer, but usually a biopsy (or sometimes a cytology test) is needed to know for sure. A diagnosis of ...