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Statscience10 days ago
American Cancer Society Updated Alcohol Advice in 2020 After Scheduled Guidelines Review
@statnews reported that the American Cancer Society received millions from alcohol companies through a New York gala while its deputy chief medical officer defended moderate drinking as safe for cancer prevention.
Statscience10 days ago
American Cancer Society Updated Alcohol Guidance in 2020 After Scheduled Review
Len Lichtenfeld, former deputy chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society, said an interview nearly a decade earlier left him conflicted over the group's prior stance that moderate drinking was safe. Stat reported the society received millions from the alcohol industry…
nbcnews.comscience44 days ago
American Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society now recommends that adults begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45. The organization also added blood-based tests to the list of acceptable screening options.
finance45 days ago
American Cancer Society Adds Blood and Stool Tests to Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has endorsed three new screening options for colorectal cancer. The additions include one blood test and two stool tests that detect cancer at higher rates than older methods.
nbcnews.comscience45 days ago
American Cancer Society Adds Blood Test to Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations on Wednesday to include a blood-based test for adults age 45 and older at average risk. The change applies when individuals decline or do not complete visual exams or stool tests.