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Marjorie McCullough, ScD is a Senior Scientific Director within the Behavioral and Epidemiology Research Group at the American Cancer Society. Learn more about her work with the Society here.
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Dr. Ying Wang, PhD is a Principal Scientist within the Behavioral and Epidemiology Research Group at the American Cancer Society. Learn more about her work with the Society here.
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Evidence shows that rBGH can cause adverse health effects in cows, but the evidence for potential harm to humans is inconclusive. Learn more...
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American Cancer Society and Melanoma Research Alliance have united to fund lifesaving research aimed at reducing side effects and improving outcomes for patients with melanoma. Donate today!
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There is always research going on in the area of mesothelioma.
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Because there are only a few effective ways to prevent or treat liver cancer at this time, there is always a great deal of research going on in the area of liver cancer.
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Researchers from the American Cancer Society have found that women who spend 6 hours or more of free time sitting per day have a 10% greater risk of getting cancer than women who spend less than 3 hours of free time sitting per day.
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The following sources were used in preparing this information about body weight and cancer risk.
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Research on the treatment and prevention of esophageal cancer is now being done at many medical centers, university hospitals, and other institutions across the nation.
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) offers a limited number of grants to select current and past ACS grantees specifically for the translation of their research to human testing.