American Cancer Society
Dedicated to helping people who face cancer. Learn about cancer research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education at cancer.org.
All About Cancer | American Cancer Society
Learn about cancer at the American Cancer Society. Find information for specific cancer types: breast, colon, lung, prostate, skin, and more.
Managing Cancer as a Chronic Illness - American Cancer Society
Cancer isn’t always a one-time event. Cancer can be closely watched and treated, but sometimes it never completely goes away. It can be a chronic (ongoing) illness, much like diabetes or heart disease. This is often the case with certain cancer types, such as ovarian cancer, chronic leukemias, and some lymphomas. Sometimes cancers that have spread or have come back in …
What Is Cancer? | Cancer Basics | American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team Our team is made up of doctors and oncology certified nurses with deep knowledge of cancer care as well as editors and translators with extensive experience in medical writing.
Find Support Programs and Services in Your Area
The American Cancer Society offers programs & services to help you during & after cancer treatment including helping you find other free or low-cost resources available. Learn more.
Cancer Types | Find Your Cancer Type | American Cancer Society
Cancer Types Whether you or someone you love has cancer, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you'll find in-depth information on specific cancer types – including risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Treatment For Cancer | Cancer Treatment Options
Treatment Approaches There are many different approaches for treating cancer, depending on the type of cancer, how advanced it is, what types of treatment are available, and what the goals of treatment are. Learn about how cancer treatments might be used in certain situations here.
How We're Providing Support - American Cancer Society
We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help guide you through your cancer experience. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, are currently going through treatment, or are caring for a loved one with cancer, we’re here with information, day-to-day help, and emotional support every step of the way. From free lodging and transportation to help making decisions about …
Understanding Your Options and Making Treatment Decisions
When making cancer treatment choices, it's important that you know your options, talk about the details with your cancer care team, learn as much as you can, and make decisions together with your doctor.
Managing Cancer | Cancer Treatment & Side Effects
In this section you'll find general information about the types of treatments used against cancer. This includes both traditional therapies (such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy), newer forms of treatment (including information on clinical trials), and complementary and alternative therapies. We'll also discuss the possible side effects of these treatments.