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While these studies about cancer on the rise in young adults can be concerning, there are things you can do and changes you can make to help reduce your risk. Dr. Arif Kamal MD, MBA shares simple steps you can follow to reduce your cancer risk at any age. 

Stay healthy by eating nutritious foods and getting recommended vaccinations. Learn more at nourishmyhealth.org.

HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is a common virus that can cause 6 types of cancer. While there is no treatment for HPV, there is a vaccine that can prevent it. If your child is between ages 9 and 12, ask their doctor about the HPV vaccine. Learn more about HPV Vaccines at cancer.org/HPV  📹: Arif Kamal MD, MBA

Genes: how do they turn “on” and “off”? And what does this mean for people with cancer? American Cancer Society grantee Dr. Liling Wan explains what her lab is working on. Learn more about our grants and the research we support: https://lnkd.in/e5M38vVM

More time in the sun means keeping your skin protected from the harsh rays. Fans are staying safe in the sun during the NFL Training Camps, and you should too. Visit NFL.com/CrucialCatch to find your American Cancer Society Sun Safety tips!

Rural communities face a disproportionately higher colorectal cancer mortality rate compared to urban areas. To address this gap, the American Cancer Society and Color Health will be distributing free at-home screening kits through select health centers and clinics, bringing vital early detection tools directly to those who need them most. With full patient support from testing to results, it's an important step towards health equity in cancer care. Read the news here: https://lnkd.in/gEdHYUYw Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtmsMcqV #RuralHealth #HealthEquity

We’ve been changing the course of cancer for more than 110 years. In 2023 alone, our impact includes providing more than 500,000 nights for free lodging for people with cancer and awarding researchers investigating promising cancer solutions with more than 100 grants. More in our Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gVZRer_Z  

Carlos Doti and I talk about breaking down barriers for persons navigating cancer so they can explore all their options and access the very best care and supportive services. Many thanks to AstraZeneca for investing $2.8M into the American Cancer Society's Navigation Capacity-Building Initiative Grant Program, which addresses challenges around individualized, timely, and equitable cancer care for all. Learn more about becoming a partner at Cancer.org/becomeapartner. #ACSPoweredByPartnership #EveryCancerEveryLife

Today is #NationalPatientAdvocacyDay! ACS CAN and Vot-ER are teaming up to amplify patient voices this election season. From cancer research funding to health care access, your vote matters. Check your voter registration and get ready to vote: www.fightcancer.org/vote Learn more about how we're bridging health care and civic engagement: https://lnkd.in/eNZFcTEb #HealthAndCivicEngagement #HealthAndVoting #PatientAdvocacy #CancerCare #CivicEngagement #CancerAdvocacy

Targeted therapy plays an important role for patients with early and advanced-stage non-small cell lung cancer carrying specific genetic alterations. In this video, Dr. Maisam Makarem and Dr. Pasi Jänne of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute break down the latest advances in targeted therapy for lung cancer. Learn more about the latest advances in targeted therapy for lung cancer: https://lnkd.in/eH9wd_aN OncoAlert American Cancer Society #lungcancer #lungcancerresearch #targetedtherapy