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.  

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