American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (əˈmɛrɪkən ˈkænsər səˈsaɪəti) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Etymology
The term "American Cancer Society" is derived from its location and purpose. "American" refers to the United States, where the organization is based. "Cancer" is the primary health issue the organization addresses, and "Society" signifies a group of people joined together for a common purpose.
History
The American Cancer Society was established in 1913 by 15 physicians and business leaders in New York City. It was originally called the American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC). The name was changed to the American Cancer Society in 1945 to reflect its growing nationwide presence and broader focus.
Mission
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. It does this through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Related Terms
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Oncology: The study of cancer.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
- Radiation Therapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
- Immunotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Cancer Society
- Wikipedia's article - American Cancer Society
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski