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More than 39,000 cancer specialists from around the world are gathering in Chicago this week for the 55th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Find American Cancer Society research grants and health professional training grants by state.

Former smoker Scott Hanson survived a heart attack in 2010. His doctor told him it would have killed him had he not quit his 30-year, 2-pack-a-day habit 4 years earlier.

When Cheryl Stark, 50, learned she had head and neck cancer, she didn’t want to talk about it. Her doctor told her the cancer likely came from the human papilloma virus (HPV).

American Cancer Society Survivor Speaker Jemma Cabral tells audiences she hopes they never take another birthday for granted. A 2-time survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma, she certainly doesn’t.

The American Cancer Society's local resources, programs, and events help those going through cancer in Illinois.

Kristin Milne Director, Major Gifts for the American Cancer Society in Michigan.

Leukemia survivor Lloyd Sutton says the only time he really felt shaky was the night he spent in the emergency room in May 2015.

Gregg Carr is the kind of guy who other people call when they have a problem. So when Carr was diagnosed with lung cancer, those close to him were eager to lend support.

For Tarik Ceric, competing in a body building contest while in cancer treatment is one of the toughest things he’s ever done – and also one of the most rewarding.

Michael Ziener, Executive Director for Illinois

Ravinnia Miles, 37, has spent her life helping others. The oldest of 3, she took care of her younger brother and sister, and when she got old enough, her mother too.

The American Cancer Society is deeply committed to finding new answers that will help every woman affected by cancer. Here are examples of the latest ovarian cancer research that our staff researchers conduct and that we fund through research grants.

After being diagnosed with testicular cancer, and then seeing it return, Jeremiah Ray has begun an aggressive regimen of chemotherapy that’s left him feeling drained, both physically and emotionally.

Biography of Wayne White, Executive Vice President of the American Cancer Society's North Central Region.

Steve Johnson was almost done with his colon cancer treatment when he lost his health insurance. Help from the American Cancer Society and other sources got him through.