The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Description:
The American Cancer Society delivers hope, progress, and answers in your community.
In Massachusetts, American Cancer Society offices are located in Boston, Brockton, Holyoke, Weston, Worcester, and Yarmouthport.
Our network of cancer survivors, volunteers, staff, community collaborators, caregivers, medical providers, researchers, and local legislators work together to:
Deliver cancer information, treatment options, and services to cancer patients, especially the newly diagnosed, along with their families and caregivers.
Educate the public about cancer prevention and detection.
Improve the quality of life for those who have cancer.
Advocate for public policies and legislation that enhance the lives of the medically underserved and others who are living with the disease.
Fund the most promising cancer research.
Get involved. Volunteer today! Call 1-800-ACS-2345 or log onto www.cancer.org.

History:
The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 as the American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC) by 15 prominent physicians and business leaders in New York City. It was one of the most remarkable moments in the history of public health. In 1945, the ASCC was reorganized as the American Cancer Society. Today, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities nationwide, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.

Contact people:

Kate Fremont-Smith, Assistant, (phone), (email) Marisa Connolly, Assistant Director, (phone), (email) Erin Hefferan, Assistant Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

9 Riverside Road Weston, MA 02493 (See a map)