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Whether you're a member of the media or the public, check here for updates about advances in surgery, the College’s quality and education programs, and health policy issues that affect surgeons and their patients.

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The ACS is supporting the 2nd annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day on November 11, which aims to enhance access to lung cancer screening.
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Breast cancer care in 2023 is complex and evolving. Hear more from surgeons about how women can stay informed about their breast cancer risk.

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A Cancer Survival Calculator Is Being Developed Using Artificial Intelligence

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)–based tool for estimating a newly diagnosed cancer patient’s long-term, survival chances.

Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities

Adjustments in school boundaries and other forms of school redistricting have been linked to spikes in shooting-related injuries in urban areas.

East Los Angeles Program to Remove Tattoos May Help Reduce Traumatic Injuries

Tattoo removal may help to reduce violence and trauma in East Los Angeles.

More than 7,500 Daily Steps Prior to Surgery Is Associated with Lower Risk of Postoperative Complications

Patients who recorded more walking activity prior to surgery showed 51% reduced odds for postoperative complications than less active patients.

Pediatric Trauma More Common During COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially for Children in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods

Injuries from gunshots and motor vehicle crashes increased among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reliable Patient Education Materials on Breast Cancer Are Difficult to Access

Women with breast cancer must often make complex decisions about surgery and treatment options during an already stressful time in their lives.

An Injured Child’s Chance of Surviving Improves When Treated at a Trauma Center Prepared to Care for Children

Children initially treated at trauma centers with the highest level of preparedness to care for children are significantly less likely to die.

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