Cancer A-Z
Whether you or someone you love has cancer, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you'll find in-depth information on specific cancer types – including risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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Risk, Prevention, & Screening
You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active and not smoking. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early.

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Treatment & Survivorship
Whether you want to learn about treatment options, get advice on coping with side effects, or have questions about health insurance, we’re here to help.

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Programs & Services
The American Cancer Society offers programs and services to help you during and after cancer treatment. Below are some of the resources we provide. We can also help you find other free or low-cost resources available.

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Our Research
What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research. We’ve invested more than $5 billion in cancer research since 1946, all to find more – and better – treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve cancer patients’ quality of life.

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Get Involved
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and donors. Together, we’re making a difference – and you can, too. Become a volunteer, make a tax-deductible donation, or participate in a fundraising event to help us save lives.

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About Us
At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.

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Joseph A. Agresta, Jr.

Joseph Agresta is the president of Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corporation, one of the largest Mercedes-Benz retail centers in the United States. Joseph currently serves on the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA Board of Directors, the Englewood Economic Development Corporation Board of Trustees, and the Elisabeth Morrow School Board of Trustees. Joseph brings in-depth knowledge of strategic planning, marketing and communications, turn arounds and digital/social presence to the American Cancer Society Board of Directors. Joseph has served on the American Cancer Society Board of Directors since 2018 and is a member of the Revenue and Marketing Committee.

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