American Cancer Society

New Arizona law: insurance must cover cancer biomarker tests

Associated PressMay 6, 2022 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — A bill signed into law by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday requires health insurers and the state's Medicaid plan to pay for so-called “biomarker tests” that are needed for many modern cancer treatments.

NFL launches ‘Crucial Catch’ initiative for October

By The Associated PressOctober 1, 2021 GMT

The NFL is launching its “Crucial Catch” initiative this month, and it is concentrating on people getting screened to catch cancer early when it may be easier to treat.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on screening, with some cancer screenings declining by 90%.

Bob Hope’s example for Nicklaus: Never a cross word

By DOUG FERGUSONNovember 23, 2018 GMT

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jack Nicklaus pulled into circle drive at The Breakers and couldn't make it 25 feet to the door without being stopped for a handshake, a greeting, a photo...

Cancer prevention: Upping the HPV vaccine message

Treva LindAugust 23, 2018 GMT

Back-to-school time means making sure students are up-to-date on vaccinations. This year parents of adolescents likely will hear more about one shot sequence in particular – the HPV vaccine.

HPV is short for human papillomavirus, which can cause cancer in men and women.

American Cancer Society cuts recommended screening age for colon cancer

Katrina Koerting and Kat RussellJune 29, 2018 GMT

Early detection is the key when it comes to battling most cancers. But with colorectal cancer, timely screenings could actually prevent cancer from developing.

It’s one of the reasons the American Cancer Society recently lowered the recommended screening age for those at average risk for colon cancer from 50 to 45 — a decision applauded by local doctors.

Utah coaches help raise more than $20,000 for American Cancer Society

StaffFebruary 23, 2017 GMT