Nation's largest non-government, not-for-profit funder of cancer research announces 82 grants at 59 institutions totaling $47.4 Million

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 82 research and training grants totaling $47.4 million. The grants will fund investigators at 59 institutions across the United States and include 67 new grants and 15 renewals of previous grants. All the grants were funded in 2021.  

Michael Johnson knows what it takes to take care of his body. Once considered the fastest man in the world, the 4-time Olympic Gold Medal Champion encourages you to get timely cancer screenings. 

But Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer!

Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most of this exposure comes from the sun, but some can come from man-made sources, such as indoor tanning beds and sun lamps. People who get a lot of exposure to UV rays are at greater risk for skin cancer.

The main types of UV rays that can affect your skin include UVA rays and UVB rays. UVB rays have more energy and are a more potent cause of at least some skin cancers, but both UVA and UVB rays can damage skin and cause skin cancer. There are no safe UV rays. (To learn more about the different types of UV rays, see Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation.)

Have you been participating? Mark your calendar, gather your purple and get ready to start the day with the Spirit of Relay! Make sure to use #RelayForLife.

Coronavirus threatens to slow progress against cancer prevention

ATLANTA, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to boost public health and help keep vaccinations on track in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the American Cancer Society continues efforts around Mission: HPV Cancer Free, a campaign to eliminate HPV cancers as a public health problem, starting with cervical cancer.