The American Cancer Society couldn't do what we do without the support of our partners. Learn more about how these partnerships support our efforts to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Each ...
Aleta’s experience navigating cancer has led her to be proactive and offer support to others living with the disease. When a coworker was frightened by her own recent cancer diagnosis, Aleta asked for ...
Use your passion for politics to help enact laws and policies that will make cancer a top national priority. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network℠, ACS CAN, volunteers work to make sure our ...
Signs and symptoms a person is having or the results of imaging or other tests might suggest cancer, but usually a biopsy (or sometimes a cytology test) is needed to know for sure. A diagnosis of ...
Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2024 by cancer site and US state Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early ...
If you have a brain or spinal cord tumor or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can be helpful. Here you can find out all about brain and spinal cord tumors in adults, including risk ...
Epidemiologists and health economists in the SHES department publish nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal articles a year in addition to the ACS Cancer Facts & Figures reports. The goal of the ...
Finding cancer early, when it's small and hasn't spread, often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that's not always the case.
If you have a cancer of unknown primary or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about cancers of unknown primary, including risk factors, ...
Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2018 (In 2018, there will be an estimated 1,735,350 new cancer cases diagnosed and 609,640 cancer deaths in the United States.) Current cancer ...
Finding the right treatment center and health care team to treat your cancer isn't always easy. Here you can learn more about the types of health professionals who care for people with cancer. We also ...
The American Cancer Society offers evidence-based, understandable, and actionable resources to help healthcare teams educate and empower their patients and caregivers. Learn more about resources for ...