The cancer society's rise coincided with the taming of infectious diseases and lengthening life spans.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology, which represents cancer specialists, including those treating prostate cancer patients, supports the Cancer Society guidelines.
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In many ways, the new guidelines are very similar to the cancer society's prostate screening guidelines issued in 1997 and 2001.
The cancer society's Brawley says better cancer screening tools are needed.
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The cancer society is credited with being the largest and most visible proponent of research funding, prevention and programs to help house and educate cancer patients.
In his work with the cancer society, he champions efforts to decrease smoking, improve diet, detect cancer at the earliest stage and provide the critical support cancer patients need.
He has also held other roles with the cancer society, co-chaired the Surgeon General's Task Force on Cancer Health Disparities and filled a variety of capacities at the National Cancer Institute.
The cancer society now recommends that beginning at age 50, men with no special risk of prostate cancer discuss the pros and cons of screening with their doctors and decide together whether it's worth doing.
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Most major medical groups, including the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute and the Food and Drug Administration, have proclaimed cell phones safe to use and not risky to your long term health, but some doctors have proclaimed caution in these findings.
The American Cancer Society and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, which is a collaboration of America's major cancer centers, have separately commissioned experts to look at the scientific data and issued statements recommending women get a high-quality mammogram annually beginning at age 40.
Cancer, a charity collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
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According to a report out this week from the American Cancer Society, the death rate from breast cancer went down 2.2 percent per year from 1990 to 2004.
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Each year more than 254, 000 American women learn they have breast cancer, according to recent estimates from the American Cancer Society, and many need a mastectomy to remove the cancer.
The American Cancer Society and the American College of Physicians recommend that adults be screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50.
There are two very good sources for finding cancer clinical trials in the U.S. One is sponsored by the American Cancer Society (my employer) and the other by the National Cancer Institute.
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While more than 40, 000 breast cancer deaths are anticipated by the American Cancer Society in 2007, some communities across the United States have significantly higher mortality rates than others.
The report is being published in Cancer, the journal of the American Cancer Society.
The American Cancer Society, the American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging as well as Susan G.
But the American Cancer Society says the little cigars and packages of loose tobacco are aimed at kids and are just as deadly as cigarettes.
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But about a year ago, her gynecologist suggested adding another test that the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend.
The event coincides with the American Cancer Society's "Celebration on the Hill" which brings thousands of cancer activists to the Hill.
On Thursday, the American Cancer Society is recommending the vaccination be routine for girls between the ages of 11 and 12.
Being 40% overweight makes people 30-50% more likely to die of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
What's more, she encourages employees to support organizations such as the American Cancer Society on behalf of the business.
Otis Brawley, an epidemiologist and breast-cancer specialist who heads the American Cancer Society, notes such estimates are all statistical presumptions.
Scientists don't know what causes pancreatic cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
The American Cancer Society agrees, saying that the tobacco industry in Africa tries to hold back legislation.
The new head of the American Cancer Society agrees that prevention offers the best hope for the moment.
Cigarette smoking accounts for at least 30 percent of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
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