American Cancer Society

After losing her aunt to breast cancer in high school, Lindsay Nicholson turned personal grief into purpose as our Boston Hope Lodge Associate Director of Community Partnerships. With her public health expertise, she builds vital connections across prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship. "Being able to do something about cancer as a community is really empowering," Lindsay shares. Check out https://lnkd.in/gXtT4reP to see how you can help improve the lives of people with cancer and their families.

What’s proton therapy and how does it work? Arif Kamal MD, MBA, MHS recently attended the National Proton Conference where he took a few minutes to break it down. 🧬

We are deeply honored to celebrate nearly 20 years of extraordinary partnership and support from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation (RMSFF). Last Friday marked a truly special moment as we gathered with friends, supporters, and community members to commemorate the renaming of our Charleston Hope Lodge to the American Cancer Society Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge. This celebration reflects so much more than a name—it’s a testament to the compassion, generosity, and shared vision that help us provide a home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. The RMSFF’s continued support has helped us build and/or renovate Hope Lodges in 12 cities nationwide, offering comfort and community when it’s needed most. Thank you, Dick Schulze, your family, and your foundation—for walking alongside us in this mission. 💙

We’re excited to celebrate our new documentary, Real Lives: Cancer Stories of Indigenous People, which premiered at the First Americans Museum (FAM) in Oklahoma City, OK. This project is rooted in respect and truth, and it honors Indigenous people's knowledge, spirit, and strength. The film sheds light on the social, economic, and geographic barriers that continue to perpetuate health disparities across multiple American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Through the voices of those living with cancer, their families, and their communities, this documentary highlights the challenges faced by many, as well as the strength and resilience that define Indigenous communities. Learn more at www.cancer.org/RealLives.   A special thank you to the speakers for sharing their experiences and stories, Alanna Nanegos, a cancer survivor from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Sarah Scanlan, an Alaska Native, Dr. Charles Grimm from The Chickasaw Nation, and Darold Joseph, Ph.D., of the Hopi Tribe and an ACS-funded researcher from Northern Arizona University. Thank you to our Co-Directors Chris Hoerdemann, James Haenes & Kristina Martel, Executive Producers Carol Abernathy, Trustee of the Malcom Freeman Charitable Trust., Gregg Wadley and Dr. Susan E. Brackett, and our partners from the Chickasaw Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe), Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Indigenous Americas, and Hopi Tribe for their collaboration and dedication to help amplify the voices of those living with cancer, their families, and their communities. photo credit: Joshua Stratton #ACSRealLives

We’re proud to share that the American Cancer Society has been nationally recognized as one of America’s Dream Employers by Forbes and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing by Newsweek for 2025! It’s meaningful recognition that reflects our efforts to build a supportive, inclusive workplace where people can truly thrive. Our impact goes beyond ACS – we also partner with other organizations to help foster healthier workplaces across the country. Learn more about our employer resources: https://lnkd.in/gzTNe6w2

Content from Pfizer: Why are some communities farther behind when it comes to the latest innovations in cancer care? In the latest edition of the Chasing Cancer series, leaders in oncology are discussing the challenges that must be overcome to improve equity in cancer care. Watch the full program here: https://lnkd.in/e83ddbGu

🚨 Last chance for early bird tickets to this year's Cancer Prevention Research Conference!   Register to join us for keynotes from Allan Balmain, John Burn and Dr Elisabete Weiderpass, insights on prevention implementation from Linda Bauld, Susan Domchek, Susan Jebb and Richard Sullivan, the hotly contested GLP1 agonists debate with Andrew Renehan and Michael Pollak, and much more. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take in the latest ideas in prevention research from experts in the field – at a discounted ticket rate. ⏳ Early bird registration closes on Friday 9 May. 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4m317NH

A surge in scientific and technological breakthroughs has brought new hope in the fight against cancer – but not everyone is benefiting equally. Tune in to the next segment in The Washington Post Live’s Chasing Cancer series on Tuesday, May 6 to hear from oncology experts on the challenges that must be overcome to ensure a more equitable future for #CancerCare. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXt3n9hp

It’s a wrap-Milken Institute #MIGlobal 2025 Global Landscape and Opportunities for Medical Breakthroughs panel. Thanks Usha Lee McFarling STAT Jay Bradner Amgen Doug Drysdale Cybin Inc Grant Verstandig Red Cell Partners Neil Kumar BridgeBio BrightEdge - American Cancer Society American Cancer Society Key takeaways: -AI has potential to transform drug development and power precision of medicine to new levels -Make R&D more efficient by reducing steps, partner, focus on greatest needs, think differently -Each dollar needs to work harder in this environment that is becoming more scarce -Bring downstream considerations upfront, be ruthless about impact thesis and align data collection across all points in value chain, use capital stack intentionally -Time to operate as a mature sector, balance infatuation with the shiny science with innovation for healthcare sustainability and mission delivery at scale.

1 in 3 women will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. A seemingly healthy mother of two, Angela never imagined she’d be one of them, let alone during an unprecedented global pandemic.   In our latest episode of Front Porch Conversations created with Pfizer, Angela and her family join actor and cancer community advocate Patrick Dempsey to share the impact of her diagnosis and the role of self-advocacy in early detection.   Watch her full episode and discover resources that can help #ChangeTheOdds against cancer here: https://bit.ly/4hGAn25