Channel Title: American Cancer Society Channel Description: The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are the only organization improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. We are available day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or by visiting cancer.org. <video> El cáncer y su salud mental Description: La lucha contra el cáncer incluye batallas de salud mental. Infórmese sobre las señales de depresión y ansiedad en pacientes y sobrevivientes visitando cancer.org/mentalhealth. </video> <video> Cómo afrontar la caída del cabello durante el tratamiento contra el cáncer Description: Ciertos tratamientos contra el cáncer pueden causar la pérdida total o parcial del cabello. Obtenga más información sobre qué esperar cuando tiene pérdida de cabello debido a la quimioterapia u otros tratamientos contra el cáncer en cancer.org/es. </video> <video> How to Cope with Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment Description: Certain cancer treatments can cause partial or complete hair loss. Learn more about what to expect when you have hair loss due to chemotherapy or other cancer treatments at cancer.org/hairloss. </video> <video> This #GivingTuesday, $15 or more can help end cancer as we know it. Donate: cancer.org/givingtuesday Description: </video> <video> Thank you Dr.Bayo Curry-Winchell for sharing this important news! Enroll today at voices.cancer.org Description: </video> <video> We challenged Dr. Stephanie Metcalf, a postdoctoral research fellow, to explain her work. Description: </video> <video> A Day In The Life At ACS CAN | Cynthia Au Description: The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. Cynthia Au is an ACS CAN Government Relations Director serving Hawaii and Guam. Through her work with our dedicated volunteers, Cynthia has been able to advocate for increased access to biomarker testing and improved tobacco control measures. She was even a part of our team’s successful efforts to support a ban on the sale of tobacco products in vending machines in Guam. </video> <video> Every celebration matters. Support life saving cancer research & resources today: amercancer.co/2024 Description: </video> <video> Video Q&A: The Vitality of Patient Navigation Description: Equitable care for people with cancer requires multi-stakeholder groups to form partnerships that can support patient navigation efforts. The American Cancer Society accomplishes this through partnerships with business and community organizations interested in furthering the reach, and depth, of holistic cancer care. In this interview, two experts weigh in on how community and business partnerships can improve patient navigation efforts, boosting equity and accessibility to prevent, detect, treat, and help people survive cancer. Please watch and listen to the discussion with Dr. Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer at the American Cancer Society and Dr. Carlos Doti, Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs, US Oncology at AstraZeneca. </video> <video> We wondered if our ACS research grantees/medical doctors watched any medical TV shows… Description: </video> <video> You are more than your diagnosis. How do you describe yourself? Description: </video> <video> Changing the Odds Against Cancer with Patrick Dempsey and the American Cancer Society Description: Despite advances in care, the odds of surviving a cancer diagnosis are lower in rural areas of the United States compared to urban areas. Pfizer has partnered with Patrick Dempsey in support of the American Cancer Society’s “Change the Odds” initiative. In a powerful new series of Front Porch Conversations, Patrick sits down with people impacted by cancer to shine a spotlight on the unique challenges these underserved communities face in accessing cancer screening and navigating care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4htZg1X This video is for U.S. residents only and is intended to be viewed as it was originally produced by Pfizer. The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. #PfizerSponsored </video> <video> #DYK your donations help us provide resources to patients & their families. Call us 800.227.2345 📞 Description: </video> <video> Help for Cancer Patients Impacted by Wildfires in California Description: If you’re a cancer patient impacted by the wildfires in California, help is available at 800.227.2345 and cancer.org. Maria Olson, our Executive Vice President for the West Region, shares what you should know. </video> <video> The time is now. Use your VOICE to change the future of cancer. Enroll today at voices.cancer.org Description: </video>

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The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are the only organization improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. We are available day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or by visiting cancer.org.

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