ACS Research News and HIghlights
Smoking Rates Historically Low, but Other Cancer-Related Behaviors Need Improvement
May 19, 2021. See the latest statistics about the major cancer risk factors and use of screening tests in the United States from the journal article in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention and the American Cancer Society Report Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, 2021-2022.
Healthy Eating & Physical Activity (HEAL) Research Highlights
June 11, 2021. Obesity, lack of physical activity, and poor diet are major risk factors for cancer – second only to tobacco use. That's why the American Cancer Society (ACS) conducts and funds research to help limit the number of cancer cases and deaths related to these issues. See highlights of our work.
Finding Answers That Save Lives
We support the full realm of cancer research from basic science in the lab to translation of evidenced-based practices in cancer clinics. Some of the work we're best known for includes in-depth surveillance statistics, large studies with adults to learn about cancer prevention, and grants to support cancer researchers across the United States.
Facts & Figures Reports
Access all the Cancer Facts & Figures publications to learn about the cancer burden in the US for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Global cancer, and this year's estimated number of new cancer cases and deaths.
Cancer Prevention Studies-3 (CPS-3)
Learn about our ongoing prospective, longitudinal CPS-3: About the biospecimens we collect and analyze, the studies we publish, and how our volunteer participants are helping us move closer to a world without cancer.
Apply for a Research Grant
We use a rigorous and independent peer review process to select the most innovative research to fund. See our portfolio of grant mechanisms—for scientists early in their careers to those who've already made seminal contributions to the field of cancer research—and how to apply.
Important Announcement
Currently Funded Cancer Research
No single nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization in the US has invested more to find the causes and cures of cancer than the American Cancer Society (ACS). This section outlines the current ACS substantial spending on research.
Explore Our Research Programs
Whether we're conducting research or funding it, our goal remains the same: to free the world from the pain and suffering from cancer.