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The American Cancer Society is a community-based a community-based national charitable foundation that funds medical research, educational programs and rehabilitation therapy to help eliminate cancer. Founded in 1913, the organization has over 10 regional divisions and local offices in more than 3,400 communities. Headquartered in Atlanta, it is one of the largest sources of private, nonprofit cancer research funds in the United States. The American Cancer Society s research program consists of extramural grants, intramural epidemiology and surveillance research. The organization provides information on all aspects of cancer through a toll-free information telephone line, Web site and published materials. Its international program focuses on capacity building in developing cancer societies and collaborates with other cancer-related organizations across the globe. The American Cancer Society maintains a location in Tacoma, Wash.