Global

The American Cancer Society is committed to saving lives from cancer and reducing the threat of the disease, not just in the United States, but globally as well. Cancer causes 1 in 8 deaths worldwide and is rapidly becoming a global pandemic. Our global work is focused on preventing cancer, saving lives, diminishing suffering, catalyzing a local response in the countries where we work, and shaping the global policy agenda.

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Helping Save Lives Globally

We are leveraging our more than 100 years of experience working in the U.S. to make a difference in lower-income countries. Our global health program is focused on:

We also work with partners throughout the world to help shape the global policy agenda as it pertains to global health and cancer control.

Understanding the Global Cancer Burden

If incidence rates don’t change, the global cancer burden is expected to increase to 19.3 million new cases and 11.4 million deaths by 2025, 68% of which will be in lower-income countries.

Global Relay For Life

Cancer has no nationality and neither does Relay For Life. Each year, more than 4 million people in 26 countries take part in Relay For Life, uniting communities and taking action against cancer. In 2016, more than 80 million dollars will be raised for cancer control in these Relay For Life countries.

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