The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Our Core Values
The American Cancer Society Core Values are at the heart of what we do. These guiding principles have shaped and will shape our past, present, and future. We commit to living these Core Values in all our words, actions, and decisions.

Integrity
Driven by truth, ethics, and fact of science

Compassion
Caring for and supporting those touched by cancer

Courage
Undeterred by challenges and bold in action

Determination
Relentlessly pursuing a world without cancer

Diversity
Intentionally striving for equity through inclusion and respect