American Cancer Society Alerts

	5/10: Reducing The Risk Of Stomach Cancer New research at MIT shows treating a common stomach infection known as H. Pylori early can reduce the risk of stomach cancer. Video
	5/3: Measles, HPV Linked To Lung Cancer New studies at a European Lung Cancer Conference have linked the measles and human papilloma viruses to lung cancer. Video
	4/26: National Minority Cancer Awareness Week Cancer is the second leading cause of death among the U.S. Hispanic population. Video
	4/19: Vaccine Offers Hope To Those With Breast Cancer A new vaccine meant to boost the immune system is showing promise in women with aggressive breast cancer.
	4/12: Fasting Before Chemo Could Be Helpful Fasting is a cleansing ritual done by a lot of people around Lent. Now it could prove useful before undergoing chemotherapy. Video
	3/29: Obese Women Less Likely To Get Screened New research shows white, obese women are less likely than their thinner peers to get screened for cancer. Video
	3/22: More Americans Getting Screened For Cancer Research shows that more and more Americans are getting screened for cancer. Video
	3/15: Cancer Screening Insurance Covers Half Of U.S. For the first time, more than half the U.S. population is covered by state laws requiring insurance to cover the cost of colon cancer screening tests. Video
	3/8: Broccoli May Help Prevent Bladder Cancer Eating your greens has never been so important when it comes to preventing cancer. Video
	3/1: Avastin Approved For Breast Cancer Treatment The US Food and Drug Administration has given the OK to use Avastin for advanced breast cancer, on top of treatment of lung and colon cancers.