American Cancer Society Metro Detroit Service Center

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:
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.

History:
The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 as the American Society for the Control of Cancer. This group was started by 15 well-known doctors and business leaders in New York City. The start of this group was a very important event in the history of public health.

Contact people:

Lindsay Lovejoy, Secretary, (248) 663-3400, (email) Trish Pergeau, Office Manager, (248) 663-3400, (email) Mitzi Cardona, Program Manager, (248) 663-3400, (email)

Office fax number: (248) 663-3409

Address:

20450 Civic Center Drive Southfield , MI 48076 (See a map)

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

Directions:

Civic Center Drive is located between Evergreen, and Northwestern Hwy., between 11 Mile, and 10 Mile.

Last updated on June 15, 2009