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Journal of Cancer Education
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education 1/2013

01-03-2013

Milestones in Mission: the Work of the American Cancer Society’s Mission Delivery

Authors: Katherine Sharpe, Rosemarie Slevin Perocchia, Dawn Elise Wiatrek, Beverly Shaw

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Since its founding in 1913, the American Cancer Society (the Society) has played a prominent role in the fight against cancer. Through its presence in over 5,000 communities around the nation, the Society has explored and pursued innovative ideas, searched for breakthroughs, and pushed to have the nation understand the complexities of the disease. Ongoing assessment of the cancer problem, thoughtful strategic planning, and promotion of evidence-based cancer control programs are integral to the Society’s mission. This paper provides a summary of these efforts.
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Metadata
Title
Milestones in Mission: the Work of the American Cancer Society’s Mission Delivery
Authors
Katherine Sharpe
Rosemarie Slevin Perocchia
Dawn Elise Wiatrek
Beverly Shaw
Publication date
01-03-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-012-0448-7

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