We fund research that explores how risk factors such as smoking, poor nutrition, and lack of physical activity can affect your risk of 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.
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:. Get personalized insights and resources to help you lower your cancer risk. 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. 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. 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. Connect with American Cancer Society staff or others who are facing cancer for information and support. 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. 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.
