Our research gives hope to patients like Kira.
COVID-19 and Cancer
We answer some frequently asked questions.
Cancer During the Holidays
Tips and resources to help lift your holiday spirits.
Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Learn more about early detection.
Give in Honor or Memory
Your loved one's legacy can be a cancer-free world.
Get Cancer Information Now
Cancer Information and Resources
1 in 3 people 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.
One-on-One Support
You don’t have to face a cancer diagnosis alone. Talk or chat live with a trained cancer information specialist or find support in your own community.
Talk online: Live Chat
Call us: 1-800-227-2345
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.
Cancer Screening Guidelines
Learn what screening tests ACS recommends, when to get them, and how they are covered by insurance.
Overall Impact
$5B
invested in research since 1946
3.2M
patients served in the last decade
16.9M
cancer survivors alive today
1M+
cancer screenings in underserved communities
We attack cancer from every angle. Donate now to fund cancer research, education, advocacy and patient and family services.
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.
Relay For Life
Join the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Support the walk that unites more than 200 communities every year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Be part of the movement to save lives and celebrate life. Every single day.
American Cancer Society
Cancer Action Network
Fight together to influence public policy and make cancer a national priority.
Volunteer and Fundraising Impact
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
Services for You
Patient Support
Connect with American Cancer Society staff or others who are facing cancer for information and support.
Lodging
When cancer treatment is far from home, our Hope Lodge facilities offer a free place to stay and a supportive space to rest.
Rides and Transportation
Road to Recovery connects cancer patients in need of transportation to treatment with volunteers to get them there.
Community Impact
135M
cancer.org visits
1.4M
calls to our 24 hour Cancer Helpline
490K
rides to treatment
500K
free lodging nights provided
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. Donate now to make sure they continue.
Research That Saves Lives
What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research. We’ve invested more than $4.9 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.
Cancer Journeys
Lastashia - Survivor, Breast Cancer
Cheryl - Survivor, Breast Cancer
Shannon - Thriver, Metastatic Breast Cancer
Brandi - Caregiver
Victoria - Survivor, Ovarian Cancer
