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American Cancer Society

A century of working to save and improve lives disrupted by cancer

Allen H. Henderson, provost and senior vice president of Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, serves on the national board of the American Cancer Society.

Carroll ISD's Rachel's Challenge/Relay For Life raises more than $120,000 for...

Since its creation in 1985, Relay For Life has grown to become a world-wide event and has raised more than $4 billion, according to representatives with the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society slated for April 26

First up is Relay For Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Proponents of a statewide smoking ban try, try again

The coalition, created in 2006, includes organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association.

American Cancer Society backs reeling Texas agency

American Cancer Society backs reeling Texas agency

Cancer stats show decline in deaths, but major racial gaps

More than 1.66 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2013, while more than 580,000 Americans are expected to die of the disease, according to the annual statistics report of the...

Lung cancer screening advised for heavy smokers

After decades of qualms about lung cancer screening, the American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend it, but only for current and former heavy smokers ages 55 to 74 and...

National Cancer Institute looks at ties to Texas agency

The list is fewer than two dozen and includes the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and federal entities like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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As farm bill debate looms, Tarheel lawmakers gird for fight over tobacco

The American Cancer Society was among groups supporting it.

Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy: Q&A

"This does not mean every woman needs a blood test," Otis W. Brawley, chief medical officer of...

ASHBURN, Va.: RG3's pink cleats, photos raise $33K for charity

The Washington Redskins quarterback made an appearance - and quite an impact - Wednesday at a...