Agency Details:

American Cancer Society- Iowa Region

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

Description:
American Cancer society serves over 5000 local communities in the United States, with education and services for those touched by cancer. We provide support, information and direct service.

History:
American Cancer Society was founded in 1913, our 2015 Goals include:
-Achieve a 50% reduction in age-related cancer mortality rates.
-Achieve a 25% reduction in age-related cancer incidence rates.
-Achieve measurable improvement in the quality of life (physical, psychological, mental and spiritual) from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life

Contact person: Jennifer Glenn, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (515) 253-0806

Address:

1351 W Central Park Suite 1100 Davenport, IA 52804 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.cancer.org

Last updated on February 2, 2009