American Cancer Society

Your American Cancer Society saves lives each day by helping people get well and stay well, by finding cures and by fighting back.

Research: The American Cancer Society is the largest source of private, not-for-profit cancer research funds in the United States, second only to the federal government in total dollars spent. Since our Research Program began in 1946, the ACS has devoted about $3.4 billion to cancer research and has funded 42 Noble Laureates. By funding groundbreaking research, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has contributed to many important discoveries that have led to a better understanding of cancer and cancer treatment

Advocacy: ACS CAN (Cancer Action Network) is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, and the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

1.800.227.2345: our toll free number provides live cancer specialists to assist with questions and concerns 24-hours a day 365-days a year.

Hope Lodge: offers free temporary housing for patients and caregivers while receiving treatment. Hope Lodge allows guests to focus on the most important thing: getting well. There are 29 Hope Lodge facilities throughout the United States.

Camp Adventure: an opportunity for children with childhood cancer and their siblings to just be kids while receiving the medical attention they need from pediatric oncology professionals. This is a week long camp program in August on the beautiful shore of Shelter Island.

Cancer Survivors Network: an online community at www.cancer.org where cancer survivors and their families can share stories and have discussions.

Road to Recovery: a volunteer based transportation program, which brings cancer patients to and from treatment

 

Five Lifesaving Thing You Can Do For You and Your Family

I. Avoid Tobacco Use.

II. Eat right for life - with 5 or more servings of vegetables and fruits every day.

III. Get Moving! Be physically active most days of the week.

IV. Talk to a doctor about cancer screening tests that could save your life.

V. Understand your personal risk for cancer and what you can do about it.

For the Guidelines on Early Detection of Cancer for Men, please visit cancer.org