More Americans living 5 years after cancer diagnosis
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More Americans diagnosed with cancer are now surviving the disease - marking a positive trend that experts say reflects the effectiveness of early prevention and detection strategies, and advancements in treatment and care.
New data shows the first-ever increase in America’s five-year cancer survival rate, highlighting the impact of early prevention strategies.
After a cancer diagnosis, 7 in 10 people now survive five years or more, according to a report from the American Cancer Society.
Schamburg, Ill., will no longer be the headquarters of Cancer Treatment Centers of America. The organization has announced it will move its corporate office to Boca Raton, Fla., according to a news release from Florida Gov. Rick Scott. A location and move ...
While the rest of the country’s cancer rates are falling, those in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and Kansas — known as the Corn Belt — are rising at an alarming rate, data shows. The spike in America’s corn-producing states caught ...
The Edwards Cancer Center has earned national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Cancer Treatment Centers of America selected Ankur R. Parikh, DO, as medical director of precision medicine. 1. Dr. Parikh serves a hematologist-oncologist and medical oncologist with CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center in ...
Cancer survivors can be a source of hope for others navigating life with cancer. Survivors include anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, no matter where they are in the course of the disease. For some survivors, giving back to the cancer community can offer a powerful sense of purpose.
“These recent awards highlight efforts across Huntsman Cancer Institute’s training continuum, and we are deeply grateful to the American Cancer Society for supporting this mission.” Katharine Ullman, PhD Senior Director, Cancer Training and Career ...