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If you're 45 or older, get screened for colorectal cancer.

At age 45, start talking to a doctor about colorectal cancer screening. Regular screening could catch cancer early and help save your life.

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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. 

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.

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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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.

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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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Survivor Journeys

Numbers only tell part of the story. Meet the people who are living proof of our mission.

 

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Lastashia

Survivor, Breast Cancer

Cheryl wearing a pink hope hat

Cheryl

Survivor, Breast Cancer

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Rick 

Survivor, Colon & Kidney Cancer

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Terry

Survivor, Colon Cancer

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Victoria 

Survivor, Ovarian Cancer


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