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ACOG Revises Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has just issued new cervical cancer screening guidelines.

CDC: U.S. Smoking Rates Steady, But Smoke-free Laws Effective

Two new reports from the CDC show that while smoking rates among U.S. adults haven't changed much, the lowest rates are in states with smoke-free laws.

Report: Over 100,000 Cancers Linked to Excess Body Fat

Researchers have known being overweight puts people at an increased risk of some types of cancer. New data highlights the extent of the problem.

FDA Approves New Leukemia Drug

This week the FDA granted fast-track approval of ofatumumab (Arzerra) for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

ACS Report Addresses Environmental Pollutants and Cancer Risk

A new report clarifies the Society's role in understanding the impact of environmental carcinogens on cancer risk.