The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. More American Cancer Society Facts:
In 1913, the five-year cancer survival rate was one in nine. In the 1960’s, the cancer sur
vival rate was up to one in three. In the 1970’s, the cancer survival rate was one in two. Today, the cancer survival rate is 66% for all cancers. The American Cancer Society donates more money to cancer research than any other private, not for profit, non government
funder of cancer research in the United States. Additionally, the American Cancer Society has funded 47 Nobel Prize winners and the organization has been responsible for every major breakthrough in cancer technology, including, but not limited to mammography, pap test, and colonoscopy, all responsible for early detection of cancer, which is the key to saving lives. The American Cancer Society has made tremendous advancements in seeking new cures for childhood cancer. Today, a child’s chance of surviving cancer is 47% greater than it was in 1975. The substantial progress in childhood cancer is largely attributable to improvements in treatment and the high proportion of pediatric patients participating in clinical trials. The Society is deeply committed to finding new answers that will benefit every child with cancer.
