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How you can help Gina
Gina is living with metastatic cancer, and she’s waiting for the next breakthrough that could save her life. Your gift can help fund lifesaving research and bring new treatments closer to people like Gina.
Every 15 seconds, someone hears the words “You have cancer.”
That’s more than 2.1 million people in 2026. Your gift can help people facing cancer get the support, resources, and access to care.
Because of people like you, hope never stops.
Every gift counts
Join our mission. Help save lives.
Your monthly gift of $25 or more helps provide ongoing support, free lodging, and rides to treatment for people facing cancer. And as a thank-you for joining our community of monthly donors, you’ll receive an exclusive T-shirt as a reminder that together, we can end cancer.
Your impact, in numbers.
Look at what you’ve helped make possible in 2026. From supporting people facing cancer to fueling research and improving access to care, your generosity is helping create a future where more people can live longer, healthier lives.
*These numbers reflect work completed from April 2025 through March 2026.
565,000 nights of free lodging provided
93,000 rides to treatment provided through Road To Recovery
284,000 calls, chats, emails, and SMS texts through our 24/7 helpline
934 currently active research grants across 219 institutions
Shane Jacobson
“The pace of progress against cancer has never been greater. Because of supporters like you, we’re helping turn discovery into better treatments, better support, and more hope for people facing cancer. Together, we’re building a future with fewer cancer diagnoses, more survivors, and more moments that matter.”
Every cancer. Every life.
We are a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
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Cancer Information and Resources
1 in 3 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If you’ve been recently diagnosed, or know someone who has, we’re here with answers, guidance, and support.
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The American Cancer Society offers all kinds of support for patients, families, and caregivers.
Overall Impact of the American Cancer Society
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Risk, Prevention, and Screening
You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active, and not smoking. It's also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early.
Supporting Families and Caregivers
A cancer diagnosis affects close family and friends too. Find out what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer, and get tips for making sure that you take care of yourself as well.
Volunteer and Fundraise
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers, fundraisers, and donors. Together, we’re making a difference – and you can, too. Become a volunteer, make a tax-deductible donation, or participate in a fundraising event to help us save lives.
Volunteer and Fundraising Impact
Our fundraising events are key to fighting for our mission and building a supportive cancer community. Our community events and patient services are funded entirely by donations.
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Research That Saves Lives
What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research. We’ve invested more than $5 billion in cancer research since 1946, all to find more – and better – treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve cancer patients’ quality of life.
Survivor Journeys
Numbers only tell part of the story. Meet the people who are living proof of our mission.
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