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February 26, 2019

Study: Millennials’ Increased Risk for Some Obesity-Linked Cancers — 5 Takeaways

Researchers at the American Cancer Society found that 6 cancers proven to be related to obesity are increasing more rapidly in people younger than 50 than those older than 50. To understand what this study means to you and your loved ones, read these 5 key takeaway messages.

ACS Research, Adult, Body Weight, Child (0-17), Colon and Rectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Youth (18-22)
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January 5, 2017

Cancer Facts and Figures: Death Rate Down 25% Since 1991

The death rate from cancer in the US has declined steadily over the past 2 decades, according to annual statistics reporting from the American Cancer Society.

ACS Research, Anal Cancer, Bone Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, Cancer Updates, Eye Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Kaposi Sarcoma, Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer, Malignant Mesothelioma, Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Osteosarcoma, Penile Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Statistics, Testicular Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Vulvar Cancer
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December 20, 2016

10 Powerful Survivor Stories From 2016

Our featured survivors share words of inspiration, wisdom, hope, and support in these stories about how their lives have been changed by cancer.

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August 24, 2016

World Health Organization Links 8 More Cancer Types to Excess Weight

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, has added 8 types of cancer to those it had previously linked to being overweight or obese.

Body Weight, Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, Cancer Updates, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Liver Cancer, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Thyroid Cancer
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January 22, 2016

Mother With Gallbladder Cancer Lives for her Children

Ravinnia Miles, 37, has spent her life helping others. The oldest of 3, she took care of her younger brother and sister, and when she got old enough, her mother too.

Cancer in Young Adults, Gallbladder Cancer, Illinois, Stories of Hope
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January 14, 2015

Study: Following American Cancer Society Guidelines Works

A study of nearly a half-million people has found that sticking to the American Cancer Society’s healthy behavior guidelines is linked with a lower risk of getting cancer, dying from cancer, and dying overall.

Body Weight, Cancer Updates, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Diet Nutrition, Endometrial Cancer, Exercise Physical Activity, Gallbladder Cancer, Liver Cancer, Smoking Tobacco
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