Who We Are
For more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. By funding and conducting research, we have helped create a world where breast cancer is detected earlier, where fewer people smoke, and where more people survive cancer. We’ve helped increase federal funding for cancer research to $6.9 billion. With your help, we can go even further.
What We Do
Our greatest commitment, proven in our history, is to improve the lives of people facing cancer and their families. We provide around-the-clock support to patients and their caregivers. Our free 24/7 helpline serves as a lifeline for patients, and our Hope Lodge™ communities provide a free home away from home to those who must travel for treatment. Together with our advocacy affiliate ACS CAN, we've helped create better legislation, including passing the most momentous health legislation in history. We’ve advocated for increased access to health care and funding for cancer research. Cancer is a complex problem, and it takes all of us to make a difference. We’ll continue to work tirelessly to fund research and provide support for all types of cancer, as we work to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
