American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society’s mission is to be the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.

The American Cancer Society’s local office is organized to deliver cancer prevention, early detection and patient services programs at the community level.

The American Cancer Society fights cancer through: 

• Research
• Education
• Patient services
• Advocacy
• Funds

For more information, please visit www.cancer.org.