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Every cancer. Every life.
We are a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
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The Number of Cancer Survivors Is Growing
See more about cancer treatment and survivorship.
Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Regular cancer screening can find pre-cancers so they can be removed before they become cancer.
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Cancer Information and Resources
1 in 3 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If you’ve been recently diagnosed, or know someone who has, we’re here with answers, guidance, and support.
Services for You
The American Cancer Society offers all kinds of support for patients, families, and caregivers.
Overall Impact of the American Cancer Society
Help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Donate now to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
140M+
lives touched in 2024
$5.6B
invested in research since 1946
18M+
cancer survivors alive in the US today
2.8M+
cancer screenings in underserved communities
950K+
rides to treatment in 2024
540K+
free nights of lodging provided in 2024
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Risk, Prevention, and Screening
You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active, and not smoking. It's also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early.
Supporting Families and Caregivers
A cancer diagnosis affects close family and friends too. Find out what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer, and get tips for making sure that you take care of yourself as well.
Volunteer and Fundraise
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers, fundraisers, and donors. Together, we’re making a difference – and you can, too. Become a volunteer, make a tax-deductible donation, or participate in a fundraising event to help us save lives.
Volunteer and Fundraising Impact
Our fundraising events are key to fighting for our mission and building a supportive cancer community. Our community events and patient services are funded entirely by donations.
1.5M
volunteers
1.7M
Relay For Life participants globally
$8B
raised through RFL and MSABC since 1985
400
CEOs of U.S. companies engaged in our mission
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Research That Saves Lives
What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research. We’ve invested more than $5 billion in cancer research since 1946, all to find more – and better – treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve cancer patients’ quality of life.
Survivor Journeys
Numbers only tell part of the story. Meet the people who are living proof of our mission.
Lastashia
Survivor, Breast Cancer
Cheryl
Survivor, Breast Cancer
Rick
Survivor, Colon & Kidney Cancer
Terry
Survivor, Colon Cancer
Victoria
Survivor, Ovarian Cancer
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