American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Eastern Long Island fundraising walk drew more than 700 participants to Downtown Riverhead this morning, despite soggy weather before and during the early part of the 5K walk.

A walk will be held to raise awareness during breast cancer month and to recognize those who are or were diagnosed with...

Help the American Cancer Society spread hope across Long Island — volunteer as a Daffodil Days coordinator and raise the spirits of cancer patients one bright yellow bunch at a time.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Cancer Services Program of Suffolk County is offering free cancer screenings to those who qualify — something 27-year-old Dulce Rojas wishes she'd have done sooner. Diagnosed with cervical cancer last year, this community organizer is now looking to fight back by telling her story.

Riverhead will paint the town pink during October in support of breast cancer awareness month. From Oct. 9 through Oct. 23, Main Street businesses will participate in the American Cancer Society's "Main Street Goes Pink" by displaying pink ribbons, offering signature pink products or otherwise promoting breast cancer awareness at their places of business.