Our Research Programs
What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has helped make possible almost every major cancer breakthrough since 1946. Since then, we've invested more than $5 billion in cancer research, making us the largest nonprofit funder of cancer research in the United States, outside of the federal government.
We remain committed to finding more – and better – ways to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
Featured Research Studies
Cancer Prevention Research Conference
This event in Boston, on June 25 through the 27, 2024, will create a thriving multidisciplinary cancer prevention research community, spark new collaborations and ideas, and advance cancer prevention.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 12, 2024
Registration Deadline: June 11, 2024
Abstract Application Deadline: April 12, 2024
Attention postdocs and students! Showcase your work via a poster presentation or flash talk.
Abstracts should be submitted under one of the conference themes:
- Mechanistic insights informing prevention strategies
- Health inequities in cancer incidence and prevention
- Deepening understanding of risk
- Precision Prevention in high-risk populations
We're Finding Answers That Save Lives
Whether we're conducting research or funding it, our goal remains the same: to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer.
Explore Our Research Programs
Our work covers the full realm of cancer research.
Glossary for Nonscientists
Featured Term:
Cancer Survivor
Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, regardless of whether they are actively receiving treatment.