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The Cancer Project

Published on 2011-08-08 05:42:00

The Cancer Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education and research. The Cancer Project promotes cancer prevention and survival through a better understanding of cancer causes, particularly the link between nutrition and cancer. Through research, education, and advocacy. http://www.cancerproject.org/

Annual Mammogram Screening For Women

Published on 2011-08-02 07:27:00

The nation's largest and most respected women's health care group, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) updated their breast cancer screening guidelines yesterday. In the new guidelines, which are concurrent with other major health groups, ACOG now recommends that women have annual mammograms beginning at age 40. The group previously recommended mammogram screening to begin at age 40, but not annually. Previous ACOG recommendations stated women should begin havin

Cancer Facts & Figures 2011 - Most Requested Tables & Figures

Published on 2011-07-20 05:38:00

The most requested tables and figures from Cancer Facts & Figures 2011 have been assembled in an electronic format (PDF) to make it easy for you to use them. Please note that all graphic material should credit the American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures 2011. Age-Adjusted Cancer Death Rates, Males by Site, US, 1930-2007 Age-Adjusted Cancer Death Rates, Females by Site, US, 1930-2007 Estimated New Cancer Cases and Deaths by Sex, US