American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society
FormationMay 22, 1913 (1913-05-22)
FocusCancer prevention
HeadquartersLegally based in Atlanta, Georgia; national operations are distributed
OriginsNew York, New York, U.S.
Area served
United States
MethodCancer research, public policy, education and service
Websitewww.cancer.org
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. The ACS publishes the journals Cancer, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians and Cancer Cytopathology.

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