American Cancer Society Reviews

24/7 Cancer Helpline: Provides support and answers questions about cancer diagnosis, treatment, and related issues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-800-227-2345.

Information and Resources: Offers accurate, up-to-date information on cancer, including specific cancers, treatment options, side effects, coping with cancer, and more.

Patient Services: Provides free or low-cost resources such as lodging during treatment through the Hope Lodge program, rides to treatment through the Road To Recovery program, and navigation support through ACS CARES.

Emotional Support: Offers emotional support through trained volunteers and online communities like the Cancer Survivors Network.

Breast Cancer Support: Connects breast cancer patients with trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors through the Reach To Recovery program.

Hair Loss and Post-surgical Products: Provides quality wigs, headwear, and post-surgical products through EverYou.

Estate Planning: Offers free estate planning essentials through Giving Docs to provide peace of mind during the cancer journey.

Community Programs: Supports over 1.4 million cancer patients annually and 14 million cancer survivors with information, day-to-day help, and emotional support.

Advocacy and Research: Invests in cancer research to find more and better treatments and advocates for lifesaving policy changes to end cancer as we know it.

Comprehensive Information: Provides extensive information on various aspects of cancer, including prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.

Patient Support: Offers a wide range of support services for patients, families, and caregivers, including a 24/7 helpline, free transportation, and lodging.

Research and Advocacy: The American Cancer Society is a leading organization in cancer research and advocacy, investing over $5 billion in cancer research since 1946.

Community Resources: Facilitates online communities and one-on-one support for patients and caregivers.

Evidence-Based Guidelines: Develops and publishes evidence-based cancer screening guidelines to help detect cancer early.

Information Overload: The vast amount of information available can be overwhelming, making it difficult to find the most relevant and accurate information.

Potential for Misinformation: Like any online resource, there is a risk of encountering misinformation or unverified claims, especially in the realm of complementary and alternative treatments.