American Cancer Society

Who We Are The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are the only organization working to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Learn more about who we are, what we do, and our plans for the future by exploring the areas below. Mission Statement The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Our Core Values The American Cancer Society Core Values are at the heart of what we do. These guiding principles have shaped and will shape our past, present, and future. We commit to living these Core Values in all our words, actions, and decisions. Integrity Driven by truth, ethics, and fact of science Compassion Caring for and supporting those touched by cancer Courage Undeterred by challenges and bold in action Determination Relentlessly pursuing a world without cancer Diversity Intentionally striving for equity through inclusion and respect