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Nonprofit

American Cancer Society

Atlanta, GA
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www.cancer.org

  • Mission

    At the American Cancer Society our mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Our goal is to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

    About Us

    The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. For more than 100 years, ACS has been leading the fight against cancer through groundbreaking research, patient support, advocacy, and education.

    With a presence in communities across the country, ACS provides:

    Funding for lifesaving research to discover new treatments and cures

    Support services for patients and caregivers, including lodging, transportation, and 24/7 helplines

    Prevention and early detection programs to promote healthier lifestyles and screenings

    Advocacy efforts to influence public policy and expand access to care

    Cause Areas Include

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

    Location & Contact

    • 1-800-227-2345
    • 270 Peachtree St NW, Suite 1300, Atlanta, Georgia, US
      Suite 1300

    Current listings

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