Because Of You In South Carolina

The American Cancer Society funds researchers early in their careers – 44 of whom have gone on to win the Nobel Prize.

The American Cancer Society funded more than $130 million in cancer research this year, more than $3.8 billion since 1946.

The American Cancer Society tracks lifestyle and behaviors of 1.2 million volunteers to study risk factors associated with cancer.

The American Cancer Society established the link between cancer and smoking.

The American Cancer Society focuses part of its funds on specific needs, such as cancer in the poor and underserved.

Dramatically increased the cure rate for most childhood leukemias to more than 80%.
 

Through Tell A Friend, volunteers reach out to the women in their lives to spread the lifesaving message of receiving regular mammograms.

By dialing 1.800.ACS.2345 you can receive answers to your questions about cancer and referrals to local resources.

Tobacco users can call the free Quitline at 1.877.YES.QUIT for help in learning how to become tobacco free.

I Can Cope is a free educational program providing information about cancer diagnosis and treatment to help participants cope with physical and emotional challenges.

By visiting www.cancer.org, you can receive answers to your questions about cancer and referrals to local resources.

The third Thursday of November is the Great American Smokeout, which shares information on the dangers of tobacco use.
 

Increased federal funding to allow low-income women access to breast and cervical cancer screenings.

Doubled the funding for the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute to allow an increase in cancer research.

Assured that all individuals covered under Medicare receive access to the most current clinical trials.

Created the American Cancer Society Action Network on a federal level to increase advocacy efforts related to fighting cancer.

Clinical trial insurance coverage is now available in 17 states, up from 2 states four years ago.

Restricted youth access to tobacco.

Reduced deaths and illnesses by advocating for stronger smoking ordinances and state laws to protect employees and the public from tobacco smoke.
 

Hope Lodges provide free lodging to cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Camps for Kids are run throughout the country to help kids with cancer.

Road to Recovery offers rides to patients to their lifesaving treatments.

Look Good Feel Better sessions help women through the physical changes resulting from chemotherapy.

Man to Man provides information and support for men affected by prostate cancer.

The Cancer Survivors Network offers a comprehensive selection of stories and discussions among survivors and caregivers on a variety of topics. You can access the CSN online or by calling 1.877.333.HOPE (4673)

The Reach to Recovery program is a one-to-one visitation between newly diagnosed women with breast cancer and women who have already gone through treatment.