General Cancer Information and Support -
American Association for Cancer Research
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a scientific
society of over 17,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers
founded to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge
among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to
foster research; to encourage presentation and discussion of new
and important observations in the field; to foster public education,
science education, and training and to advance the understanding
of cancer.
http://www.aacr.org
American Society of Clinical Oncology
A non-profit organization, ASCO was founded in 1964 by a small group
of physician members of the American Association of Cancer Research
(AACR) who recognized the need for the creation of a separate society
dedicated to issues unique to clinical oncology.
http://www.asco.org
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based
voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia,
the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Learn
more about ACS, what we do, and our plans for the future by exploring
the areas below.
http://www.cancer.org
American Institute for Cancer Research
Since its founding in 1982, the American Institute for Cancer Research
has grown into the nation’s leading charity in the field of diet,
nutrition and cancer.
http://www.aicr.org
Association of Cancer Online Resources
ACOR develops state-of-the-art Internetbased knowledge systems that
allow thc public to find and use credible information relevant to
their illness.
http://www.acor.org
Cancer Care Inc.
Cancer Care is a national non-profit organization whose mission
is to provide free professional help to people with all cancers
through counseling, education, information and referral, and direct
financial assistance.
http://www.cancercare.org
Cancer News on the Net
Cancer News on the Net is dedicated to bringing patients and their
families the latest information on cancer diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention.
http://www.cancernews.com
Cancer Research Foundation of America
The Cancer Research Foondation of America is a national, non-profit
health foundation with a singlc mission: The prevention and early
detection of cancer through scientific research.
http://www.preventcancer.org
The Cancer Source
The mission of CancerSource.com is to be the most comprehensive,
accurate, and personalized source of cancer information and services
available.
http://www.cancersource.com
CDC: Cancer Prevention and Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Cancer
Prevention and Control (DCPC) conducts, supports, and promotes efforts
to prevent cancer and to increase early detection of cancer. DCPC
works with partners in the government, private, and nonprofit sectors
to develop, implement, and promote effective cancer prevention and
control practices nationwide.
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer
The Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
The Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, Inc. is the
nation's premier network of cancer clinical trials specialists.
Our members include cooperative groups, cancer centers, academic
medical centers, community hospitals, physician practices, and patient
advocate groups. Together, they represent the interests of more
than 12,000 cancer investigators, hundreds of patient advocates,
and thousands of patients worldwide.
http://www.cancertrialshelp.org
Corporate Angel Network Inc.
CAN provides free air transportation for cancer patients traveling
to and from recognized treatntent centers in the United States without
regard to their financial resources. CAN arranges for patients to
use empty seats on corporate aircraft operating on business flights.
http://www.corpangelnetwork.org
International Agency for Research on Cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of
the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and
conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of
carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer
control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory
research and disseminates scientific information through publications,
meetings, courses, and fellowships.
http://www.iarc.fr
International Union Against Cancer
The fight against cancer knows no boundaries, and the International
Union Against Cancer (UICC) is the only global cancer organisation
with members and activities covering all aspects of cancer control.
Founded in 1933, UICC is an independent, international, non-governmental
association of 291 member cancer fighting organizations in 87 countries.
http://www.uicc.org
National Cancer Institute
This website provides immediate access to critical information and
resources on cancer. The site includes the Cancer Information and
Clinical Trials portals.
http://www.nci.nih.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
To the nearly 9 million cancer survivors in America today, NCCS
is their voice on Capitol Hill and a reliable source for information,
programs and resources on cancer survivorship, the experience of
living with, through and beyond a diagnosis of cancer. With 1.2
million Americans diagnosed with cancer and another 550,000 dying
from the disease this year alone, our work is as important as ever.
http://www.canceradvocacy.org
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is a not for profit,
tax-exempt corporation that is an alliance of the world's leading
cancer centers. Established in 1995 to enhance the leadership role
of member institutions in the evolving managed care environment,
the NCCN seeks to support and strengthen the mission of member institutions.
http://www.nccn.org
National Foundation for Cancer Research
The NFCR was founded in 1973 to support cancer research from a scientific
perspective NFCR research at the cellular and molecular levels is
going to better prevention, earlier diagnosis, vv treatments, and
eventually a cure for cancer. NFCR has spent over $170 million to
support "cutting-edge" science cancer research at universities and
research hospitals worldwide.
http://www.researchforacure.com
National Library of Medicine
The U.S. National Library of Medicine provides links to MEDLINE/PubMed,
ClinicalTrials.gov, and CancerLit, among many other valuable resources.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hinfo.html
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) is a multi-institutional
cancer study cooperative organization comprised of about 250 major
research institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Currently, there are
40+ ongoing clinical studies involving radiotherapy, either alone
or in conjunction with surgery or chemotherapy.
http://www.rtog.org
Bone Marrow Transplantation -
Blood and Marrow Transplant Newsletter
BMT Information Network is a not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively
to serving the needs of persons facing a bone marrow, blood stem cell, or
umbilical cord blood transplant.
http://www.bmtnews.org
National Marrow Donor Program
The NMDP is funded is funder by the Federal Government to provide the effectivness
of the search for bone marrow donors. It keeps a registry of potential bone marrow donors
and provides free information on bone marrow transplantation.
http://www.marrow.org
Brain Tumors -
National Brain Tumor Foundation
NBTF provides patients and their familes with information on how to cope with their brain
tumors. Spanish language help available.
http://www.braintumor.org
Breast Cancer -
Breast Cancer Action
Breast Cancer Action carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer
to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic.
http://www.bcaction.org
The BreastCancerSite
The Breast Cancer Site was founded in 2000 to help offer free mammograms
to underprivileged women nationwide. With a simple, daily "click" at The
Breast Cancer Site, you help provide mammograms to those in need. Proceeds
benefitt the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com
BreastCancer.Net
BreastCancer.net searches dozens of news wires and services for breast
cancer-related news and articles, and posts links to these stories on
their site. They also provide e-mail notification of breaking breast
cancer-related news, news article postings, and significant changes
or new features to their site.
http://www.breastcancer.net
Male Breast Cancer Information Center
This site is for anyone dealing with male breast cancer whether
they be a man suffering from this disease, his doctor, other
doctors interested in the disease, and researchers studying MBC.
http://interact.withus.com/interact/mbc/
National Breast Cancer Coalition
Over the last 50 years, there has been good evidence that many cancers -
in addition to those related to smoking - are preventable. This web site
is about prevention of cancer, especially those linked to man-made
carcinogens in our workplaces and the environment-at-large. By
reducing or eliminating these synthetic poisons - a very feasible objective -
we can stop many cancers before they start.
http://www.natlbcc.org
Colorectal Cancer -
Colon Cancer Alliance
The Colon Cancer Alliance is an organization of colon and rectal cancer survivors,
caregivers, people with a genetic predisposition to the disease, and other individuals
touched by colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer
in the United States. The Colon Cancer Alliance is committed to ending the suffering
caused by cancers of the colon, rectum, appendix and anus.
http://www.ccalliance.org
Colorectal Cancer Network
The Colorectal Cancer Network is survivors and their loved ones standing
up to say, "Not one more person should die from this cancer!" The
CCN plan is a three part attack on this problem: 1)A support network, 2)
aggressive awareness, screening, and early detection programs, 3) and
legislative actions.
http://www.colorectal-cancer.net
Eye Cancer -
The Eye Cancer Network
An educational web-site about the diagnosis and treatment of ocular
tumors, eye cancer, and orbital diseases for patients, their families
and the health professionals who care for them.
http://www.eyecancer.com
Gynecologic Cancers -
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) is a growing coalition of
women and family members/caregivers battling cervical cancer issues,
women's groups, cytotechnologists, pathologists, laboratories,
technology companies, cancer researchers, hospitals, organizations
providing cervical cancer screening programs, other related
associations, both national and worldwide, that are interested
in a grass roots campaign to educate the public about cervical
cancer prevention and outreach, new screening and treatment
options, cervical cancer screening and follow-up programs,
HPV, the limitations of the Pap smear AND its overwhelming
success as a screening tool for clinicians.
http://www.nccc-online.org
National Ovarian Cancer Resource Center
NOCC is a leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization
that maintains a comprehensive Web site for ovarian cancer support and has
built a network of state chapters across the U.S.
http://www.ovarian.org
Hospice -
HOSPICELINK
Hospice Link helps patients and their families find support services in their communities.
They offer information about Hospice and palliative care, and refer patients
and their familes to local hospice and palliative care programs.
http://www.hospiceworld.org
Kidney Cancer -
Kidney Cancer Association
The Kidney Cancer Association supports research, offers printed materials about the diagnosis
and treatment of kidney cancer, sponsors support groups and provides physician referral information.
http://www.kidneycancerassociation.org
Lung Cancer -
Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy
The Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education
(ALCASE) is the only not-for-profit organization dedicated solely
to helping those living with lung cancer improve the quality of
their lives through advocacy, support, and education.
http://www.alcase.org
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association® (ALA) is the oldest voluntary health
organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent
and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight
tuberculosis, ALA today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special
emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.
http://www.lungusa.org
Lung Cancer 0nline
Lung Cancer Online is a gateway to lung cancer resources for the benefit
of people with lung cancer and their families. It is intended to facilitate the
time consuming and often frustrating process of learning about lung cancer,
treatment options and support services.
http://www.lungcanceronline.org
Myeloma, Leukemia and Lymphoma -
Cure for Lymphoma Foundation
The Cure For Lymphoma Foundation is a nationwide, not-for-profit
organization dedicated to funding research and providing support and education
for those whose lives have been touched by Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's
Lymphoma.
http://www.lymphoma.org/
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the fastest-growing voluntary
health organization with a nationwide presence. The Society's mission
is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to
improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its
founding in 1949, the Society has provided more than $240 million for
research specifically targeting blood-related cancers.
http://www.leukemia.org
Pancreatic Cancer -
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
PanCAN, a nonprofit advocacy organization, educates health professionals
and the general public about pancreatic cancer to increase awareness of the disease.
Information about support networks, clinical trials and reimbursement for care also available.
http://www.pancan.org
Patient Advocacy -
Association of Oncology Social Work
The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit,
international organization dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial
services to people with cancer and their families. Created in 1984 by
social workers interested in oncology and by existing national cancer
organizations, AOSW is an expanding force of psychosocial oncology professionals.
http://www.aosw.org
Patient Advocacy Foundation
The PAF provides education, legal counseling and referrals to cancer patients and survivors
concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination and debt crisis matters.
http://www.patientadvocate.org
Pediatric Cancers -
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation was founded in
1970 by concerned parents of children with cancer. Candlelighters
Childhood Cancer Foundation® (CCCF) is a national non-profit membership
organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate
for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer,
and the professionals who care for them.
http://www.candlelighters.org/
Foundation for the Children's Oncology Group
The Foundation for the Children s Oncology Group (FCOC) supports a network
of childhood cancer programs at institutions throughout North America, and
in Australia and Europe, which conduct ground-breaking laboratory research
and give state-of-the-art care to infants, children, teens, and young adults
with cancer.
http://www.nccf.org
National Children's Cancer Society
The National Children's Cancer Society helps children with cancer
through our nationwide programs and services. With financial and
emotional support, children and their families can more effectively
deal with the difficulties of cancer treatment.
http://www.children-cancer.com
Prostate Cancer -
US TOO! International, Inc.
US TOO is a prostate cancer support group organization. Goals of US TOO are to educate
men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, offer support groups and provide the latest
information about treatment for this disease. Spanish language publications available.
http://www.ustoo.org
Skin Cancer -
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Major goals of the foundation are to increase public awareness of the importance
of taking protective measures against the damaging rays of the sun and to teach
people how to recognize the early signs of skin cancer. They conduct public and medical
education programs to help reduce skin cancer.
http://www.skincancer.org
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