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Where does the money go?
Cancer research. Research is the American Cancer Society's top priority, because it will ultimately lead to new treatments, prevention and cures. In Ohio alone, the American Cancer Society invested over $6.9 million in 24researchers during 2000-2001. As a result of progress in research, the relative five-year survival rate for cancer is now up to 60%
Cancer prevention. Did you know that lifestyle choice, such as avoiding tobacco use and eating right, could prevent more than 380,000 deaths from cancer each year? The American Cancer Society is working to make sure kids grow up healthy by learning how the choices they make can reduce their risk for cancer later in life.
Early detection. For many types of cancer, finding the disease in an early, highly treatable stage can make the difference between life and death. The American Cancer Society provides checkup guidelines, physician education, and advocacy efforts to make screening tests accessible to all.
Comprehensive information, around the clock. The public can access cancer information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through the American Cancer Society's toll-free information line (1.800.ACS.2345) and website. Although a great deal of cancer and health information is available through the Internet, much of it should be viewed with caution. The American Cancer Society is a dependable resource for accurate, unbiased information.
Advocacy. Cancer is very much a political issue and the American Cancer Society works to make cancer a top priority for lawmakers at the federal, state, and local levels. Smoke-free communities, insurance coverage, protecting cancer survivors from discrimination and access to health care are some of our most important concerns.