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American Cancer Society

by Donna Myers
for About.com

Updated: June 14, 2006

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Definition:

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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