As Relay For Life celebrates 40 years of impact, Dee Dee sees opportunity for continued growth. She believes in evolving the event to fit the needs of today’s busy families and using social media and ...

Focus on including foods high in calories, protein, and nutrients into your loved one’s diet when they are experiencing ...

Cancer information from the American Cancer Society is written, edited, and regularly reviewed by the American Cancer Society Medical and Health Content Team. Our team is made up of medical doctors ...

Meet the Philanthropists Meet the American Cancer Society philanthropic partners who fund the research, advocacy, and patient support programs that improve the lives of patients with cancer and their ...

Joel and Nancy's support of the American Cancer Society has accelerated prostate cancer research and spread awareness about the importance of screening.

Get detailed information about breast cancer detection through tests such as mammograms, ultrasounds, other imaging tests and biopsies.

Overall, research shows that dairy can lower the risk of some cancers and increase the risk of others. This is why no ...

How do cancer cells spread to new parts of the body? When cancer cells break away from a tumor, they can travel to other parts of the body, usually through the bloodstream (circulatory system) or the ...

Immunotherapy is the use of medicines to help a person’s own immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells. Many types of immunotherapies are being studied to treat childhood leukemia and some are ...

Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 is an educational companion for Cancer Statistics 2024, a scientific paper published in the American Cancer Society journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. These ...

Some types of cancer and cancer treatment can cause bruising and bleeding problems. Learn why you might bruise or bleed more easily, what to watch for, and when to get help. Cancer-related bruises and ...

Blood cells Blood cells are the most common type of cell in your body. They help: Carry oxygen throughout your body Defend against infection Control bleeding by helping your blood clot Each type of ...