American Cancer Society updating guidelines for colorectal cancer screening
The American Cancer Society says the goal is to improve screening rates. Especially as more younger people are dying from the disease.
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The American Cancer Society says the goal is to improve screening rates. Especially as more younger people are dying from the disease.
According to the organization, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for adults under 50. Joining Dana Kozlov is Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society.
In its annual report, the American Cancer Society credits a decline in deaths to better treatments and advances in cancer detection.
The American Cancer Society estimates by the end of 2025, there will be around 150,000 cases of colon cancer in the U.S., and 10% of those will be found in adults younger than 50. That number is rising each year. Troy Douglas is living through it and wants to share his story to help others
Misinformation about cancer proliferates online, especially on social media. It's extremely important to see your doctor immediately if you're showing any cancer symptoms, or to get your information from reliable sources like the American Cancer Society or the Mayo Clinic.
The American Cancer Society's annual cancer trend report shows cancer mortality is decreasing but cancer rates are increasing in young adults and women.
A new report found that more women and young adults are having cancer, a shift.
Shardaa talked with Lindsey Twardak, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32.
A new study released shows the number of people dying from cancer continues to decline, however, more women and younger adults are being diagnosed. Dr. Shikha Jain, spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, discuses what does the study reveal about the shifting burden of cancer between men and women.
Approximately 11% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are under the age of 40. The number continues to rise. According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, that number keeps growing.
Alex McCarthy, Sara Walsh, and Eliot Ephraim are three friends who are participating in the triathlon while raising money for the American Cancer Society. Visit
A new large study from the American Cancer Society finds Generation X and millennials have a higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations.
The study is observational and, for about 30 years, will collect data from black women, ages 25 to 55, who have never been diagnosed with cancer, examining things like behaviors, environment, and lifestyle.
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra talks with Timothy Jackson, a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, about the comprehensive analysis showing that more than a million queer Americans are living with a cancer diagnosis.
Caiden Frawley, a senior at Notre Dame College Prep's boy's volleyball team is doing more than just playing the game.
