American Cancer Society
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Established in 1913, the society is organized into eleven geographical divisions of both medical and lay volunteers operating in more than 900 offices throughout the United States.
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See also
- American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
- American Cancer Society Center
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Cattle Baron's Ball, an annual Dallas-based fundraising event
- Great American Smokeout
- National Cancer Institute
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- Oncology
- Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy
- Relay For Life, the signature event of the American Cancer Society
- Treatment of cancer
- David A. Wood (Pathologist) A past president of the American Cancer Society and winner of its Distinguished service award.
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