Anjali Parekh Anjali Parekh Asked 6 months ago

Who founded american cancer society?

My sister works with a cancer charity and mentioned the American Cancer Society. I was just wondering, who actually founded this organization?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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The American Cancer Society was founded by a group of 15 people, including doctors and businessmen, in 1913.

Radhika Patel Radhika Patel Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

The American Cancer Society was founded by a group of ten doctors and five businessmen in New York City in 1913. It's amazing how a few dedicated people can start such a big initiative. For cancer, it's always best to follow what the doctors say, no home remedies can replace that.

Rajesh Malhotra Rajesh Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Ah, the American Cancer Society. It was started by a group of doctors and businessmen back in 1913. Good on them for starting something so important! These days, my energy to even open a packet of chips is limited, so I salute such dedication.

Vivek Bhatia Vivek Bhatia Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The American Cancer Society was founded by a group of doctors and businessmen in 1913. This is an official organization. When it comes to something as serious as cancer, always trust established medical bodies and verify information with actual doctors, not random social media posts.

Vikram Patel Vikram Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 by a group of doctors and businessmen. It's a great example of a health organization starting with a vision. Knowing about such organizations can help find reliable info. I use apps to track my fitness and research health topics; knowing who funds info is key.

Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My doctor told me that the American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 by a group of 15 individuals, comprising ten physicians and five laymen (businessmen) in New York City. Their original goal was to educate the public about cancer and debunk misconceptions, which is still very relevant today.

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

The American Cancer Society was founded by a group of 15 people—doctors and businessmen—in 1913. It's important to know about credible sources for health information. Practical approach is to rely on established organizations for such serious health matters.

Lalita Devi Lalita Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It was a group of doctors and businessmen who started the American Cancer Society way back in 1913. These kinds of organizations do such good work. It's good to have such support for difficult illnesses like cancer. Back in our time, there wasn't so much awareness or support groups.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, a group of doctors and businessmen, that's interesting! Was it mainly focused on awareness back then, or did they also fund research from the beginning? I'm just learning about these organizations.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The American Cancer Society was founded by a group of prominent physicians and businessmen in New York City in 1913. It began as the American Society for the Control of Cancer. Their goal was public education and awareness. It's good to see how such crucial health initiatives started.

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