Our 24/7 cancer helpline provides information and answers for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear.
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Our highly trained specialists are available 24/7 via phone and on weekdays can assist through online chat. We connect patients, caregivers, and family members with essential services and resources at every step of their cancer journey. Ask us how you can get involved and support the fight against cancer. Some of the topics we can assist with include:
- Referrals to patient-related programs or resources
- Donations, website, or event-related assistance
- Tobacco-related topics
- Volunteer opportunities
- Cancer Information
For medical questions, we encourage you to review our information with your doctor.
Characteristics of American Cancer Society Cohorts
| CPS-I | CPS-II Baseline | CPS-II Nutrition | CPS-II LifeLink | |
Study Design | ||||
Study participants | 1,000,000 | 1,200,000 | 184,000 | 40,000 |
Volunteer recruiters | 68,000 | 77,000 | 7,000 | 2,000 |
Years of follow-up | 1959-1972 | 1982 - ongoing | 1992 - ongoing | 1998 - ongoing |
Number of States | 25 | 50 | 21 | 20 |
Demographics | ||||
| Women (%) | 57 | 57 | 53 | 56 |
| White (%) | 97 | 93 | 97 | 97 |
| Black (%) | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Married (%) | 85 | 83 | 88 | - |
| College Graduate (%) | 17 | 30 | 38 | 50 |
| Age at entry (median) | 52 | 57 | 63 | 69 |
| (range) | 30-108 | 30-111 | 40-92 | 48-95 |
Exposures | ||||
| Prevalent Cancer (%) | 3 | 7 | 12 | 13 |
| Current cigarette smoker (%) | 29 | 20 | 7 | 5 |
| Current alcohol drinker (%) | 33 | 42 | 57 | 68 |
| Current hormone use (%) | - | 15 | 31 | 52 |