May 22, 1913, New York, New York, United StatesAmerican Cancer Society / Founded The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 by 10 doctors and 5 laypeople in New York City. It was called the American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC).

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Established in 1913, the society is organized into six geographical regions of both medical and lay volunteers operating in more than 250 Regional offices throughout the United States.

The ACS was founded as the American Society for the Control of Cancer in 1913 to support anticancer efforts through public education and patient service. A reorganiza- tion in the mid-1940s gave the society a new name, the American Cancer Society, and created the ACS research program.

At the American Cancer Society, we have a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We're improving the lives of cancer patients and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

The history of chemotherapy began in the early 20th century, but its use in treating cancer began in the 1930s. The term “chemotherapy” was coined by the German scientist Paul Ehrlich, who had a particular interest in alkylating agents and who came up with the term to describe the chemical treatment of disease.

Oldest descriptions of cancer Some of the earliest evidence of cancer is found among fossilized bone tumors, human mummies in ancient Egypt, and ancient manuscripts. Growths suggestive of the bone cancer called osteosarcoma have been seen in mummies.

The AACR is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to preventing and curing all cancers.

The American Cancer Society is the largest funder of cancer research grants in the United States outside of the federal government, investing more than $5B over 75 years.

Some of the earliest evidence of cancer is found among fossilized bone tumors, human mummies in ancient Egypt, and ancient manuscripts. Growths suggestive of the bone cancer called osteosarcoma have been seen in mummies. Bony skull destruction as seen in cancer of the head and neck has been found, too.

The earliest cancerous growths in humans were found in Egyptian and Peruvian mummies dating back to ∼1500 BC. The oldest scientifically documented case of disseminated cancer was that of a 40- to 50-year-old Scythian king who lived in the steppes of Southern Siberia ∼2,700 years ago.

Our vision for a better future A world where: Some types of cancer are effectively eliminated. Many more are prevented from developing in the first place. People who do develop cancer are diagnosed at the earliest possible stage so they can be successfully treated.

In addition to achieving our 4 goals – prevent, detect, care and champion – we will transform research to have maximum impact by: Involving patients, caregivers and survivors meaningfully in all aspects of research – from setting priorities to participating in research studies and evaluating outcomes.