The American Cancer Society, Inc. is a non-profit organisation founded in 1913, dedicated to eliminating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. Its mission encompasses funding breakthrough research, providing free services and support programmes, and advocating for policies that protect access to care. The organisation operates through a community-based voluntary health structure.
Key patient-facing services include a 24/7 cancer helpline, free rides to treatment, free lodging during treatment, and a range of comprehensive support programmes designed to help people navigate the challenges of cancer. These services are provided at no cost to patients and their families.
The organisation's work spans the healthcare, patient advocacy, cancer research, and non-profit sectors. It is driven by a mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, and is dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and their families.
