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Nonprofit

American Cancer Society


  • Mission

    At the American Cancer Society, 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. 

    About Us

    While most people know us for our research, we do so much more. We attack cancer from every angle. We promote healthy lifestyles to help you prevent cancer. We research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatments. We fight for lifesaving policy changes. We provide everything from emotional support to the latest cancer information for those who have been touched by cancer. And we do it all 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To learn more call 1.800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Education
    • Health & Medicine
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties

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