Local Resources

The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help you manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support you need. And best of all, our help is free. Find programs and services in Arkansas.

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American Cancer Society events are inspiring, uplifting, and great at bringing the fight against cancer directly into your community. Join the spirit of camaraderie and compassion as we work together to save lives from cancer.

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When you volunteer with the American Cancer Society in Arkansas, you’re helping to save the lives of people in your community – and around the world. It only takes a little time to do a whole lot of good. Sign up to volunteer today.

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Skin Cancer Survivor Shares Story and Strong Advice on Sun Safety

Deborah Parsons knows all too well the toll sun exposure can have on your skin. As a skin cancer survivor, she feels led to tell her cancer story and offer strong advice on sun safety so others don’t have to endure a fight like hers. “When I was growing up, the combination of baby oil and iodine was the prescribed tanning lotion,” said Parsons. “I was in the sun as a lifeguard and swim instructor, but the sun ‘worshiping’ didn’t stop there. My job as a physical education teacher and coach had me outside for a lot of the year as well as my own recreational activities. I made a small effort to apply sunscreen haphazardly, not giving a thought to wrinkles or skin cancer.” ..[more]

ACS Accelerates Distribution of Community Transportation Grants to Support Health Systems during COVID-19 Surge

Now more than ever, cancer patients undergoing treatment need safe and efficient transportation assistance getting to and from facilities. That’s why the American Cancer Society is accelerating the process for re-granting $32,000 in transportation assistance funding to health systems who were awarded this funding in 2019 to offer some relief for cancer patients across Arkansas. These health systems include St. Bernards Medical Center, CHI St. Vincent Cancer Center, and CARTI...[more]

National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Honors Little Rock Representative Fred Allen for Efforts to Increase Screening

The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT), founded by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is honoring leaders with the 2020 80% In Every Community National Achievement Award, given in recognition of distinguished, ongoing efforts to increase colorectal cancer screening rates across the United States...[more]

Attacking Cancer in Arkansas, Together

Every day, the American Cancer Society is attacking cancer from every angle to help save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. We partner with volunteers, organizations, and health systems across Arkansas to help with patients’ most pressing needs. We serve people from every corner of the state with trusted information, day-to-day help, and emotional support through our vital patient services and programs...[more]

American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers in Arkansas

The American Cancer Society is in need of more volunteer drivers to support the Road To Recovery® program, which provides cancer patients with free rides to treatment. This year, an estimated 16,580 residents of Arkansas will be diagnosed with cancer, and for some getting to treatments can be their biggest roadblock...[more]

Cabot cancer survivor encourages others to drive patients to treatment

“I went from volunteer driver to cancer patient,” added Romine. “I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on December 4, 2018. It is strange having my dad drive me to chemo in the truck we built to use for Road To Recovery. All of a sudden I have found myself in the other seat.”...[more]

Cancer Facts and Statistics

In the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistic Center, you’ll find information about Arkansas’ cancer incidence, mortality, and survival rates, screening metrics, and risk factors.

Local Offices

Our National Cancer Information Specialists are available to help you with any patient services, resource requests, or cancer information questions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-800-227-2345.

Little Rock, AR Office
2222 Cottondale Lane Ste 310 ,
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone Number: 501-664-3480
 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (C)
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