American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through research, advocacy, prevention, early detection, and patient support. Its goal is to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. ACS also helps patients and caregivers navigate treatment, access reliable information and support services, and advocates for policies that improve cancer care and reduce disparities.
Impact
Current ACS-funded research includes 182 breast cancer grants, 103 lung cancer grants, 95 colorectal cancer grants, and 67 pancreatic cancer grants, among many others.
ACS has published its widely used Cancer Facts & Figures report annually since 1951
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Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen is dedicated to saving lives from breast cancer by advancing research, improving access to high-quality healthcare, supporting patients and families, and advocating for policies that improve breast cancer outcomes. The organization focuses especially on aggressive and metastatic breast cancers while also working to remove barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Impact
Invested nearly $1.1 billion in breast cancer research and $2.5 billion in advocacy, education, community programs and patient support
Research has contributed to 29 new breast cancer drugs
Provided 42,895 patient services to 35,904 people last year
Awarded $7.5 million in financial assistance to 17,087 people
Reached more than 2.9 million people through breast cancer education
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