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Friday, January 11, 2013  The American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend screening certain older, heavy smokers for lung cancer.

Sunday, September 30, 2012  Thousands walked the streets of Clinton Square Sunday morning at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A new study shows low-income smokers in New York spend 25 percent of their income on cigarettes.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  We're always told health screenings are the best ways to catch cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. But is there really any advantage to getting whole body scans?

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  An American Cancer Society analysis shows higher lung cancer rates in upstate New York than in New York City, a trend society officials attribute to higher smoking rates in poorer areas.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  For years, a cancer diagnosis meant lots of rest and relaxation, and no worry about what you're eating or how much exercise you're getting.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  National Cancer Survivor’s Day brought more than 500 cancer survivors to a celebration at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.

Friday, May 11, 2012  New York is moving toward banning indoor tanning for anyone under 18 years old, pushed by advocates who blame booths for a dramatic rise in skin cancer among teenagers.

Friday, April 06, 2012  It's an eye-catching fundraiser to bring awareness, and money to the American Cancer Society and the Solvay Relay for Life.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Colon cancer is still the third leading cause of cancer death in New York, but in counties around the state, the mortality rate has been dropping.  In Onondaga County the mortality rate from colon cancer dropped almost 30% over the past twenty years.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Melanoma is the second leading cause of cancer in people ages 15 to 29. Are your kids taking precautions?

Monday, March 05, 2012  Breast cancer can sometimes be difficult to spot, especially in women with dense breast tissue, which is about 40 percent of the population; but, a new piece of technology may change that.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Our own Jim Kenyon faced the threat of skin cancer recently. He noticed blemishes on his face that weren't going away, so he made an appointment with a plastic surgeon, and brought a camera crew with him.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  One type of cancer is on the rise. It is three times more common in women than men, but there is a way to detect it.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Anti-smoking advocates said Tuesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget would continue to cut help for smokers to quit, even as it takes advantage of their habit by raising the tax on cigars and loose tobacco used in rolled cigarettes.