American Cancer Society, Inc.

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.

The American Cancer Society Books Group publishes and distributes books that advance the mission of the Society, expand its outreach, and reinforce its role as a trusted provider of high-quality cancer information. Consumer books educate the public about cancer risk factors, prevention, and screening, and provide information and resources to improve patients’ and caregivers’ health care choices and quality of life. The content of the books is derived from evidence-based medicine, and is delivered in a style and tone that is accessible, reassuring, and helpful.