American Cancer Society Cuts 140 Jobs

ATLANTA (AP) - The American Cancer Society says it has cut 140 jobs nationwide, including about 80 in Atlanta where the organization is based.

Cancer society spokesman Greg Donaldson says contributions are estimated to have fallen by more than 10 percent for the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31.

Donaldson says some of the positions that were eliminated were vacant. He says the national operation employs more than 1,000 people.

Donaldson says the organization’s Atlanta-based regional division is not affected. He says programs and services will not be reduced.