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 Research
The American Cancer Society funds the most innovative, groundbreaking research so future generations need never get cancer. We are the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit source of funds for scientists studying cancer. Our research program has resulted in saving literally millions of lives. We provided funding for breakthroughs such as tamoxifen, bone marrow transplants, and molecular therapies that have given new hope to the mothers, fathers, grandparents, and children touched by cancer. We continue to invest in the most promising programs until we achieve our ultimate goal—the elimination of cancer. |
| |  Cancer Information Services
No matter who you are, we can help. The American Cancer Society is there for newly diagnosed cancer patients, their family members, and individuals, wherever they may be in their cancer journey. Any time, day or night, we are a phone call or mouse click away, with the latest information on all types of cancer, treatment options, and therapies. This information can be very empowering. And we are always there to listen and direct individuals to resources in their communities.
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| |  Community Programs and Services
The American Cancer Society is at work in communities all across the country providing programs aimed at reducing the risk of cancer, detecting cancer as early as possible, ensuring proper treatment, and empowering people facing cancer to cope and maintain the highest possible quality of life. Through our dedicated volunteers, we provide a multitude of programs that are making a real difference in people’s lives. We also join with other organizations and groups to provide our education and service programs.
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| |  Advocacy and Public Policy
Cancer is a political, as well as a medical, psychological, social, and economic issue. Life and death decisions about cancer are made every day not just in the doctor’s office but in Congress and statehouses. That’s why the American Cancer Society holds advocacy as a top priority. We make sure the most important voices are heard—the voices of the nearly 9 million people in America today living with cancer. We want lawmakers nationwide to hear loud and clear that curing cancer is a top priority of the American people.
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How can you join the fight against cancer? Check out these events and programs to see how you can participate. | | | Volunteer
Volunteer to help with the fight against cancer. | | | Advocate
Cancer isn’t just a medical issue. It is also a psychological, social, economic and therefore political issue as well. |
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