< b>ACS (American Cancer Society): A "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."
The American Cancer Society is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health
agencies in the United States. It is the largest source of private, nonprofit cancer
research funds in the United States. The Society is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia,
with state Divisions and more than 3,400 local Units. The Society's prevention programs
focus on tobacco control, sun protection, diet and nutrition, comprehensive school
health education, early detection, and treatment. A variety of service and rehabilitation
programs are available to patients and their families.
Common Misspellings: acs (american canser society)
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