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3 Steps Women Can Take Now to Reduce Cancer Risk

Published on: May 9, 2025

Lifestyle factors can affect cancer risk. Learn more about lowering your cancer risk by getting more physical activity and avoiding tobacco and alcohol.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors
Bobbie Parker with fellow volunteers sitting in large purple inflatable chair at a Relay for Life event

From Grief to Giving: Volunteer Channels Loss into Lifelong Mission

Published on: May 8, 2025

After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, Bobbie Parker channeled her grief into a lifelong mission with the American Cancer Society. From bake sales to launching North Carolina’s first Relay For Life, she’s helped raise over $5 million for cancer research and support. For over 40 years, Bobbie has been a “merchant of hope,” honoring survivors and striving for a future without cancer.

Our Impact Relay For Life Volunteering
Zach Dane, cancer survivor and volunteer smiling in front of an ACS Hope Lodge

Volunteer’s Cancer Journey Comes Full Circle Through Research, Advocacy

Published on: April 30, 2025

Cancer survivor and advocate Zach Dane shares his journey of resilience—losing his mother to cancer, facing his own diagnosis at 34, and emerging more dedicated than ever to advocacy.

ACS Research Advocacy Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Leukemia - Chronic Myeloid (CML) Relay For Life
People eat from takeout boxes on a table crowded with a fruit bowl, juice glasses, tablets, and cell phones.

How to Be Healthier with Intuitive Eating

Published on: April 30, 2025

Intuitive eating includes listening to your body’s signals around hunger and fullness. Learn more about how it can help you eat healthier.

Cancer Updates Diet Nutrition
Miguel Barvo, a cancer survivor, stands at an ACS event with his wife.

Decades-long Treatment Journey Drives Cancer Survivor to Give Back 

Published on: April 24, 2025

Miguel Barvo has battled multiple cancers for decades. Now, he supports others as a mentor and acts as a Eucharisitic minister to people who are homebound.

Hope Lodge Melanoma Stories of Hope
A doctor in a white coat, mask, and gloves pats the shoulder of a seated man wearing a mask.

Measles and Cancer: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Published on: April 24, 2025

If you have a weakened immune system from cancer or cancer treatment, measles is particularly risky. Find out how to protect yourself from this highly contagious virus.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors
A woman smiles as she and a girl look at a shopping list in the produce section of a grocery store.

5 Small Diet Changes That Can Have a Big Impact

Published on: April 11, 2025

Sticking with small changes to your diet can improve your overall health and help reduce your cancer risk. Get healthy eating tips here.

Cancer Updates Diet Nutrition Prevention Risk Factors
Angela Torres, a breast cancer survivor, stands at a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in the Bronx with her daughter

Mother Finds Strength in Community During Breast Cancer Journey

Published on: April 10, 2025

Angela Torres, a devoted mom and community leader, faced breast cancer with resilience. Now, she shares her journey to inspire and support others.

Breast Cancer Stories of Hope