33% Decline
in the cancer death rate from 1991 through 2021
Fight Cancer. Make Time.
When policymakers join ACS CAN in leading the fight against cancer, you make time for people to enjoy big milestones and small moments.
End cancer as we know it, for everyone.
A dedication to research, proven prevention and early detection has helped avert over 4 million cancer deaths since 1991. However, with more than 611,720 cancer deaths and more than 2 million diagnoses expected this year, there is still more work to be done to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. And that is where Congress comes in. By prioritizing the fight against cancer, policymakers can help reduce the cancer burden, ensuring that the cancer of today is not the cancer of tomorrow.
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“For the first time, this year more than 2 million people will hear the words ‘you have cancer.’ Congress needs to meet this pivotal moment and ensure lifesaving treatments and advancements continue for those diagnosed with this disease by building on our nation’s fiscal commitment to the fight against cancer.”
– Lisa Lacasse, President of ACS CAN
Infographic: decline in the cancer death rate
Infographic: new cancer diagnoses expected
2 Million
new cancer diagnoses expected in 2024
Infographic: cancer deaths expected
611,720
cancer deaths expected in 2024
Supporting research, prevention and early detection makes time.
Meet people who have celebrated weddings, graduations, special achievements and everyday moments thanks to the progress we have made against cancer.
Take action against cancer.
