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American Cancer Society Cancer Helpline

American Cancer Society

Verified activeLast checked 2026-07-13

The American Cancer Society's helpline (1-800-227-2345) connects people with cancer information, local programs, and referrals to services such as rides and lodging.

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Who it serves
Patients, caregivers, and family members looking for information or local programs.
Audience
Patients · Caregivers · General public
Cancer types
All cancer types
Helpful when
Newly diagnosed · During treatment
Format
By phone
Where
National · United States
Cost
Free
Languages
English, Spanish
Affiliation
Affiliation confirmed: American Cancer Society

About the organization

American Cancer Society — A nationwide organization funding cancer research and providing patient support programs.

Describes itself as a nonprofit organization (per its own website). Listing here does not imply endorsement by Cancer Explained.

How this listing was checked

Automated link check plus manual review of the organization's public pages confirming the program is currently offered (2026-07-13).

Next scheduled review: 2027-01-09.

Listing updates

  • 2026-07-12 — Added to the directory from the organization's public website.

Details like eligibility, funding, and availability change — always confirm with the organization. Directory methodology

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