Area Highlights

Student Turns Relay into a Near Marathon

It was really just a glow stick from the dollar store. But a combination of insight, compassion and good timing morphed it into a Sword of Might.

Quality Care for All

Discover how you can be a more powerful cancer advocate this year.

Three Times Stronger

Natalie Rangel and her family are celebrating another year together, thanks to your support.

See the Power of Your Support

4 ways to fight cancer with us this season: there’s one that fits your schedule.

Healthy for Life

As kids and tweens join the cancer battle, your local Relay for Life® benefits.

QA CLINICAL TRIALS

Could this valuable treatment option benefit you or someone you love?

Fighting Back in Illinois - Volume 4 - Winter 2013

In 2013, we celebrate 100 years of leading the battle to end cancer. Now we’re preparing to finish the fight -- and offering powerful ways you can get involved. Join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and track cancer-fighting legislation so you can call on legislators for key support. Enroll in Cancer Prevention Study-3 to feed the research that’s crucial to finding new cures. Check out our winter issue for more ways to help us make this cancer’s last century.

Walk This Way

How 3 friends got their community moving for fitness and reduced cancer risks.

Q&A: Clinical Trials

Could this valuable treatment option benefit you or someone you love?

Finding Cures: A Report on Cancer Research in Illinois

ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Pink Differently TV Ad

Invest in Science But Don't Forget the Miracles

Len Lichtenfeld, M.D. is deputy chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society. Dr. Len relates a story told by Dr. John Niederhuber, about the need for both research and miracles.

Giving Back Mile after Mile

In a climate of strong competition for cancer research funds, scientist Guillaume Chanfreau knew his grant proposal stood only about a 12 to 15 percent chance of being funded.

Camp Hope Brochure

Our Patient Services Commitment in Illinois

At Work on the Hill

"In this election year, we have a great opportunity to remind our leaders that we care about cancer ... and we vote," says Ann Wheet of Minier, Illinois.