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What does it take to outsmart cancer??Research.

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Cancer Society (ACS) has helped make possible almost every major cancer breakthrough since 1946. Since then, we've?invested more than?$5 billion in cancer research, making us the largest nonprofit funder of cancer research in the United States, outside of the federal government.

We remain committed to finding more ¨C and better ¨C ways to improve the quality of life for?cancer patients.

Save the Date:?June 25-27, 2025?Cancer Research Prevention Conference in London

Investing in Research Pays Off

See how. Check out easy-to-understand summaries of recent studies.?

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Featured Research Studies?

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Breast Cancer Facts & Figures

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Cancer Society¡¯s Breast Cancer Facts and Figures includes the latest statistics and cancer research facts. Download our publications here.
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Prostate Cancer Research Highlights

Get the latest research highlights from our prostate cancer research conducted and funded through ACS grants.
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We're Finding Answers That Save Lives

Whether we're conducting research or funding it, our goal remains the same: to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer.

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All Cancer Facts & Figures Reports

Learn 2023 estimated new cancer cases and deaths, and stats for breast, colorectal, and global cancer, as well as for African ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½s and Hispanics/Latinos.
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Cancer Prevention Studies-3 (CPS-3)

See how 300,000 volunteer participants in this active population study are helping us move closer to a world without cancer.

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Currently Funded Cancer Research

Learn more about our substantial current spending on research.

Explore Our Research Programs

Our work covers the full realm of cancer research.

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Surveillance & Health Equity Science (SHES)

We conduct and publish research on cancer prevention, surveillance, health services, and disparities, including the ACS Cancer Facts & Figures reports.
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Population Science (PopSci)

We conduct and publish research about cancer risk factors and the quality of life of cancer survivors, including the ACS Cancer Prevention Studies, CPS-II, and CPS-3.
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Extramural Discovery Science (EDS)

We fund high impact and innovative research for any type of cancer and from bench to bedside by supporting scientists across the United States with research grants.

Early Cancer Detection Science

We oversee the development, review, and update of evidence-based cancer screening guidelines using rigorous international standards.?
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Center for Diversity in Cancer Research (DICR) Training

We fund hands-on research programs for some of today's minority and disadvantaged students to improve the diversity of cancer research and care in the future.?

Glossary for Nonscientists

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Cancer Survivor

Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, regardless of whether they are actively receiving treatment.

Our Scientists are Helping to End Cancer

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Help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

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