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American Cancer Society

Voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Annie Appleseed Project

Acts to inform, educate, advocate and raise awareness for people with cancer, family and friends interested in, or using alternative/complementary cancer therapies (CAM).

Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc.

The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (AA&MDSIF) is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to support patients, families, and caregivers coping with Aplastic Anemia (AA), Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), and related bone marrow failure diseases.

Bonetumor.org

An educational web-site for physicians, patients, and friends who are interested in learning about all types of tumors and cancers that affect the skeletal system.

Breast Cancer Answers

Resources include a clinical trials matching system, various links, a unique artwork collection from those touched by breast cancer, and personal stories.

Breast Cancer Network of Strength

Find information about breast cancer, and resources to turn to for support and further assistance.

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, Inc. (FORCE)

Non-profit organization for women who are at high risk of getting these cancers due to their family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present.

Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research, and providing information, resources, and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families. The Foundation objectives are to: Fund medical symposiums for pancreatic cancer research; Seed grants for new research projects of merit for pancreatic cancer; Consistently update the pancreatic.org site with the latest news and information; Invest in fundraising events; and generate awareness of pancreatic cancer in the public and private sector.

I Care I Cure Foundation

The I Care I Cure Foundation supports the development of, and raises public awareness about, cutting-edge, targeted therapies for childhood cancer, so that the treatment of childhood cancer will be gentler and more tolerable.

International Myeloma Foundation

The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Individualized sites for Patients and Family, Donors and Sponsors, Public and Press, and Science and Professionals.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

A non-profit educational organization committed to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.

Lung Cancer Online

Lung cancer resources for people with lung cancer and their families.

Melanoma International Foundation

Creates and supports the most effective programs for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of melanoma.

Melanoma Patients' Information Page

A noncommercial site founded to provide support and information to melanoma patients and those who care for them.

National Cancer Institute Oncology Clinical Trials Resources for Patients and Health Professionals

Treatment options, clinical trial listings, risks and prevention, recent literature, support resources, index of various cancer types.

National Cervical Cancer Coalition Home Page

Health news, survivors, caregivers, NCCC chapters, Early Detection Program, research and treatment, and access to the Medical Advisory Panel.

National Children's Cancer Society

A non-profit tax exempt organization whose mission is to provide direct financial support to children with cancer and their families, for expenses related to cancer treatment.

Sarcoma Foundation of America

An advocate for increased research to find new and better therapies with which to treat patients with sarcoma.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

A self-help organization involved in development of programs of support for head and neck cancer patients.

SusanLoveMD.com

Information on risk, prevention, and treatment for primary and metastatic breast cancer, as well as issues and information relevant to menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and other mid-life health issues.

The Cancer Treatment Research Foundation (CTRF)

The Cancer Treatment Research Foundation (CTRF) is committed to the eradication of cancer by relentlessly providing the most innovative and promising patient-driven clinical research that delivers immediate treatment options and a genuine hope for a cure. We will seek as partners, donors who share our passion to change the face of cancer NOW! 99 cents of every dollar donated to Cancer Treatment Research Foundation supports our research programs.

TheBreastCareSite.com

Provides breast cancer survivors with accurate information about everything from post-surgery options and products to information about insurance and intimacy issues.

Walter Payton Cancer Fund

The Walter Payton Cancer Fund was created because Connie Payton was devastated by the ravaging effects cancer had on Walter and was determined to do something about it. Her goal: to honor Walter's life and help find a cure for cancer. To help Connie and her family achieve this goal, the Walter Payton Cancer Fund is dedicated to funding research that not only improves quality of life, but also offers genuine hope for a cure.

WebMD Cancer Condition Center

A comprehensive resource on all aspects of cancer, with guides on different types of cancer, and information on clinical trials.