Understanding the Global Cancer Burden
Cancer knows no geographical borders and is the second
leading cause of death worldwide. Internationally, deaths each year from cancer greatly outnumber deaths from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. By 2040, the global cancer burden is expected to increase to 29.5 million new cases and 16.4 million deaths annually.
Our Initiatives
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 cancer control initiatives include:
We also work with partners throughout the world to help shape the global policy agenda as it pertains to global cancer control.
Our Partners
Our work relies on partnerships with a number of organizations and individuals whose mission closely aligns with ours, domestically and abroad.
Kenya Hope Hostel
The American Cancer Society is partnering with the Kenyatta National Hospital to build a 156-bed Hope Hostel, with plans to break ground in 2020.