We are a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Learn what we know about genetics and cancer risk.
See: 2024 Global Cancer Facts & Figures.
Volunteer to drive people to cancer treatment.
Your loved one's legacy can be a cancer-free world.
1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If you’ve been recently diagnosed, or know someone who has, we’re here with answers, guidance, and support.
The American Cancer Society offers all kinds of support for patients, families, and caregivers.
Help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Donate now to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
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.
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers, fundraisers, 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.
Our fundraising events are key to fighting for our mission and building a supportive cancer community. Our community events and patient services are funded entirely by donations.
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.
Numbers only tell part of the story. Meet the people who are living proof of our mission.
Lastashia
Survivor, Breast Cancer
Cheryl
Survivor, Breast Cancer
Rick
Survivor, Colon & Kidney Cancer
Terry
Survivor, Colon Cancer
Victoria
Survivor, Ovarian Cancer
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