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Our 24/7 cancer helpline provides information and answers for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear. 

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Our highly trained specialists are available 24/7 via phone and on weekdays can assist through video calls and online chat. We connect patients, caregivers, and family members with essential services and resources at every step of their cancer journey. Ask us how you can get involved and support the fight against cancer. Some of the topics we can assist with include:

For medical questions, we encourage you to review our information with your doctor.

Volunteers Bring Our Mission to Life

Thanks to your help, we can offer more to people facing cancer. We can remove barriers to care and touch more lives, because of the work you do.

Every cancer. Every life.

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. 

Is Cancer Inherited?

Learn what we know about genetics and cancer risk.

How Cancer Affects the World

See: 2024 Global Cancer Facts & Figures.

Use Your Drive For Good

Volunteer to drive people to cancer treatment.

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Your loved one's legacy can be a cancer-free world.

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Cancer Information and Resources

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.

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Services for You

The American Cancer Society offers all kinds of support for patients, families, and caregivers.

Lodging

When cancer treatment is far from home, our Hope Lodge facilities offer a free place to stay and a supportive space to rest. We also provide lodging grants to local healthcare systems partners so they can provide lodging assistance to their patients.

Rides and Transportation

Road to Recovery connects cancer patients in need of transportation to treatment with volunteers to get them there. We also provide transportation grants to local healthcare systems partners to provide transportation assistance to their patients.

All Patient Programs and Services

Connect with American Cancer Society staff or others who are facing cancer for information and support.

Overall Impact of the American Cancer Society

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.

55M

lives touched in 2021

$5B

invested in research since 1946

18M

cancer survivors alive today

1M+

cancer screenings in underserved communities

490K

rides to treatment

500K

free lodging nights provided

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Risk, Prevention, and 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.

Eat Healthy and Get Active

Learn about the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight.

Stay Away From Tobacco

Let the Great American Smokeout event be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life.

HPV Prevention

Human Papillomavirus can cause 6 types of cancer. But preventing it — and the cancers it causes — is simple.

Get Screened

Learn about recommended cancer screening tests and find resources to help you get on a screening schedule that's right for you.

Supporting Families and Caregivers

A cancer diagnosis affects close family and friends too. Find out what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer, and get tips for making sure that you take care of yourself as well.

Volunteer and Fundraise

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.

Volunteer Opportunities

Be part of the movement to save lives and celebrate life. Every single day.

Relay For Life

Join the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Support the walk that unites more than 150 communities every year.

Fundraise Your Way

Learn about the endless new and creative opportunities to raise funds or get involved with the American Cancer Society.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Fight together to influence public policy and make cancer a national priority.

Volunteer and Fundraising Impact

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.

1.5M

volunteers

1.7M

Relay For Life participants globally

$8B

raised through RFL and MSABC since 1985

400

CEOs of U.S. companies engaged in our mission

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Research That Saves Lives

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.

Surveillance & Health Equity Science

We CONDUCT and publish research on cancer prevention, surveillance, health services, and disparities. Publications include Cancer Facts & Figure reports. 

Population Science

We CONDUCT and publish research about cancer risk factors, the quality of life, and cancer survivors through Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS), including CPS-II and CPS-3.

Extramural Discovery Science

We FUND high impact and innovative research for any type of cancer and from bench to bedside by supporting scientists across the United States with research grants.

Survivor Journeys

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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