About The American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society has been waging war against cancer for nearly a century, and our commitment to defeating the disease has never wavered. For the more than 1.2 million people who will be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society provides hope as we grow closer each day to finding a cure.

For the first time in history, cancer incidence rates are on a decline. With your help, we will continue to make progress toward a cure by fighting cancer on all fronts:

Research
As the largest non-governmental funder of cancer research in the nation, the Society has contributed more than $2.5 billion to cancer research since the inception of its research grants program in 1946. The Society has been a part of every major advance related to cancer in history.

Education
Communicating vital information about prevention and early detection to hospitals, doctors and in communities nationwide.

Advocacy
Working with lawmakers at the local and national level to ensure that cancer related issues remain a national priority.

Patient Services
Through various patient service programs, community support groups across the nation, and informational resources at www.cancer.org and 1.800.ACS.2345, the American Cancer Society is there for patients and families, no matter where they are or when they need help.

For more information about the American Cancer Society, call us at 1.800.ACS.2345 or visit www.cancer.org.