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Cancer A-Z
Whether you or someone you love has cancer, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you'll find in-depth information on specific cancer types – including risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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Risk, Prevention, & Screening
You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active and not smoking. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early.

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Treatment & Survivorship
Whether you want to learn about treatment options, get advice on coping with side effects, or have questions about health insurance, we’re here to help.

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Programs & Services
The American Cancer Society offers programs and services to help you during and after cancer treatment. Below are some of the resources we provide. We can also help you find other free or low-cost resources available.

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Our Research
What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research. We’ve invested more than $5 billion in cancer research since 1946, all to find more – and better – treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve cancer patients’ quality of life.

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Get Involved
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and donors. Together, we’re making a difference – and you can, too. Become a volunteer, make a tax-deductible donation, or participate in a fundraising event to help us save lives.

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About Us
At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.

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Personal Health Manager

It can be hard to keep track of all the information that you get about your diagnosis and treatment. But keeping this information organized can help you feel less stressed and more prepared to talk with your doctor. The American Cancer Society Personal Health Manager can help.

The Personal Health Manager content can be printed and kept in a 3-ring binder to take along to your appointments. Using tabbed dividers to separate each section will make it easier for you to find what you need.

Cancer Types & Treatment

Customize your Personal Health Manager by selecting your cancer and treatment type. Learn cancer basics and about clinical trials.

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Find your cancer

Managing Side Effects

Learn ways to manage common side effects. Use worksheets to track your medicines and side effects.

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Tools

Appointments & Questions

Keep track of your appointments, test results, and questions for your doctor.

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Tools

After Treatment

Learn how to manage your health after treatment ends.

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Saving Your Medical Records