The American Cancer Society is a nationwide 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem by sponsoring the country's largest private cancer research program; providing expert help for individuals with cancer through a network of 4,500 local offices, a 24-hour hotline and extensive patient navigation programs in local cancer centers; tracking and reporting on the incidence of cancer in the US and abroad; running international technical assistance programs; and working with local, state and federal lawmakers to protect the rights of cancer patients, expand research dollars and improve access and quality of cancer are for all.
The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience working in local communities to save lives and end suffering from cancer. It is the only national health organization in the US with local offices - over 4,500 of them - so that anyone worried about cancer or coping with the confusion of a new diagnosis can call or walk in and meet with knowledgeable and caring staff and get the help they deserve. In 2009-2010, the combined offices of New Jersey and New York helped 54,684 individuals and their family through the crisis of a new diagnosis. In addition, the ACS funds the nation's only 24-hour live cancer helpline, another source of caring help day or night.
American Cancer Society Programs
The American Cancer Society provides patient support and services 24 hours a day, seven days a week through its national helpline and local offices including:
To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience working in local communities to save lives and end suffering from cancer. It is the only national health organization in the US with local offices - over 4,500 of them - so that anyone worried about cancer or coping with the confusion of a new diagnosis can call or walk in and meet with knowledgeable and caring staff and get the help they deserve. In 2009-2010, the combined offices of New Jersey and New York helped 54,684 individuals and their family through the crisis of a new diagnosis. In addition, the ACS funds the nation's only 24-hour live cancer helpline, another source of caring help day or night.
American Cancer Society Programs
The American Cancer Society provides patient support and services 24 hours a day, seven days a week through its national helpline and local offices including:
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- 800.237.2345, the most comprehensive cancer help line available today, providing up-to-date cancer information and local cancer resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week in multiple languages. Callers to this toll-free line receive real help from highly trained cancer information specialists; registered oncology nurses are on site to assist with clinical questions.
- www.cancer.org, a comprehensive website offering information, inspiration, encouragement, and connection.
- Look Good. . . Feel Better is an educational and support program that helps women with cancer manage appearance-related side effects of treatment. Professional licensed cosmetologists volunteer their expertise during individual or group sessions.
- Reach to Recovery links those newly diagnosed with breast cancer patients to other survivors. For the past 30 years, RTR volunteers have offered information, answered questions and provided support, while also serving as strong role models for life after cancer.
- Hope Lodge provides free, temporary sleeping accommodations for cancer patients undergoing treatment and their families. This home-like environment makes the cancer treatment process a little easier by providing support and lifting the financial burden of an extended stay. A leed certified, green building near Penn Station, Hope Lodge New York City serves guests from across the world.
- Camp Adventure offers a free, fun filled weeklong sleep away camp on Eastern Long Island, designed for children with cancer and their siblings.
Pink & Black Tie Gala May 12, 2011
To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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Events
Travel Shows in LA, DC, CH, NY, Dallas and Santa Clara 2011
Support the Pink & Black Tie Gala May 12
Off Broadway Production of "Two Wrongs Make Love" by Sattie Persaud & JuanCarlos Gonzalez - Date TBD
Multicultural Stage in the Taste Of Times Square June 2011
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