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Cancer death rates continue to go down!
By ACS Events
In Mission Spotlight
Posted January 12, 2021

Cancer death rates continue to go down!

Cancer death rates continue to go down The cancer death rate in the US mostly went up during the 20th century. The rise was mainly due to the smoking epidemic. The cancer death rate hit its peak [...]

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Tips for Staying Healthy While Stuck at Home
By ACS Events
In Mission Spotlight
Posted March 19, 2020

Tips for Staying Healthy While Stuck at Home

Health experts are advising people to stay home as much as they can to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic and slow its spread. This is especially important for those at higher risk, [...]

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Fear Made Her Sicker Than Her Cancer
By ACS Events
In Mission Spotlight
Posted April 5, 2019

Fear Made Her Sicker Than Her Cancer

Cancer information, answers & HOPE available every minute of everyday through the American Cancer Society’s 24/7 Helpline! Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, are currently going [...]

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Fighting Childhood Cancer Like Never Before
By sm2dev
In Mission Spotlight
Posted February 11, 2019

Fighting Childhood Cancer Like Never Before

The partnership between St. Baldrick’s and the American Cancer Society represents a new day and new fight against childhood cancers.  Why? Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children [...]

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What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research.
By sm2dev
In Mission Spotlight
Posted February 4, 2019

What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research.

“The American Cancer Society funded the scientist whose work lead to the drug that saved my life” What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research.  That is why the American Cancer Society [...]

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Providing HOPE When Home is Far Away
By sm2dev
In Mission Spotlight
Posted January 28, 2019

Providing HOPE When Home is Far Away

Having cancer is hard. Having to travel out of town for treatment can make it even harder.  That’s why the American Cancer Society Hope Lodges are there – to provide you and your caregiver a free [...]

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