American Cancer Society

To Fight and Win Against Prostate Cancer: Three Black Men Share Their Stories

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Black men who remain untested are among the most susceptible. But these men say there is another way.
09/20/2023

Study: Black Americans More Likely To Die From Certain Cancers

Prostate and breast cancers drive the higher mortality rate among Black men and women.
01/24/2023
woman at doctor's office

Cancer Deaths Are Down, But Blacks Still More Likely to Die

Poverty and lack of prevention are to blame.
01/07/2015
Breast Cancer Awareness, breast cancer, BET Goes Pink

The 411 on African-Americans and Breast Cancer

17 Photos
Mammograms Are Imperative for Early Detection

The 411 on Mammograms

10 Photos
HIV, AIDS

Blacks More Likely to Die From Cancer

African-Americans still hit hardest by cancer death rates.
02/06/2013
Alabama State University to Implement No Smoking Policy

Nov. 15 Is the Great American Smokeout

Make this day your first step to quit smoking.
11/15/2012

I Am Living With Stage IV Breast Cancer

Fredda Bryan of the American Cancer Society tells her story.
10/18/2012
Consumer Reports Weighs In On Cancer Screenings

National Minority Cancer Awareness Week: April 15-21

Blacks have the highest cancer death rate among minorities.
04/16/2012