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The American Cancer Society is the largest funder of non-governmental cancer research, resulting in 32 Nobel Prize winners and breakthrough discoveries. It provides community-based early detection/prevention programs and patient assistance.
Overhead: 22.6%
Web site: www.cancer.org
Combined Federal Campaign number: 0504
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