About the American Cancer Society

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

 

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 chartered Divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities.

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Running For A Reason (in India)

By Jason Coleman

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Dr. Len's Cancer Blog
The Sad News About Tanning Beds And Sun Safe Behaviors: The Price We May Pay For Ignoring The Message
Incredulous. Astounding. Unanticipated. Those were my initial thoughts when I had a moment to r...
May 11
Has Science Served Us Well When It Comes To The Prevention and Early Detection Of Cancer?
As I write this, I am returning from a trip to Los Angeles where I participated yesterday in a pa...
May 02
"Data, Data, Data" Should Never Replace Care And Compassion
Lessons in life rarely come at us with lights flashing and horns blaring. Such was the situation ...
April 30
Expert Voices
What we can learn from the Cancer Prevention Studies
By Alpa Patel, PhD How often do you see someone battling cancer and wish there was something tan...
May 15
Just say no -- to pain drugs?
By Terri Ades, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCN We remember the phrase from the 1980s. It emerged from a subst...
May 07
Health Disparities: A Complex Problem
By Angelina Esparza, MPH, RN I frequently ask myself: "How can we reach the American Cancer Soci...
April 30