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| Overview: The
American-Italian Cancer Foundation's mission is to access the
unique human and financial resources of the United States and Italy
to address unmet needs in the war on cancer. To accomplish this
mission, it uses resources from both countries to undertake and
communicate path-breaking research and conferences, funds fellowships,
develops model service programs and provides recognition to those
who make this mission possible. |
Address: 112 East 71st Street,
Suite 2B
City: New York
State: New York
Zip Code: 10021
Telephone: (212) 628-9090
Fax: (212) 517-6089
Email: aicf@aicfonline.org
Web Site: www.aicfonline.org
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| Overview: The American
Melanoma Foundation (AMF) was founded to address the need for
new treatment options in melanoma, one of the most serious of all
cancers. The AMF provides support for basic research for new treatments
in melanoma and contributes to the general community with education
and awareness programs. The AMF also contributes to the patient
community through patient support groups, a critical need for patients
with this disease and the unique issues they are facing. |
Address: 2160 Fletcher Parkway,
Suite O
City: El Cajon
State: California
Zip Code: 92020
Telephone: (619) 448-0991
Fax: (619) 448-2902
Email: sunsmartz@melanomafoundation.org
Web Site: www.melanomafoundation.org |
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| Overview: The
Angel Care--Breast Cancer Foundation, a non profit,
provides free emotional care to newly diagnosed
breast cancer patients. Trained volunteers, all
survivors, serve as role models, providing hope and
encouragement.
We focus on providing one-on-one emotional care.
Volunteers are available to accompany patients to
treatments, share information about coping, the power
of prayers, and how a positive attitude can help to
survive. We are committed to at least six contacts
with each referral.
Presently, volunteers cover the greater Puget Sound
area of Washington. |
Address: 6910 Old Redmond Road, #132
City: Redmond
State: WA
Zip Code: 98052
Phone: 425-861-5655
Fax: 425-861-3455
Email: angelcare3@aol.com
Web Site: www.angelcarefoudation.org |
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| Overview: The Association
of Community Cancer Centers is here to help oncology professionals
adapt to the complex challenges of program management, cuts in reimbursement,
hospital consolidation and mergers, and legislation and regulations
that threaten to compromise the delivery of quality cancer care. |
Address: 11600 Nebel Street,
Suite 201
City: Rockville
State: Maryland
Zip Code: 20852-2557
Telephone: (301) 984-9496
Fax: (301) 770-1949
Email jgross@accc-cancer.org
Web Site: www.accc-cancer.org |
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| Overview: In response
to the public health crisis of breast cancer, The Breast Cancer
Fund (TBCF) identifies -- and advocates for elimination of --
the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease. Founded
in 1992, TBCF works from the knowledge that breast cancer is not
simply a personal tragedy, but a public health priority that demands
action from all. |
Address: 2107 O'Farrell Street
City: San Francisco
State: California
Zip Code: 94115
Telephone: (415) 346-8223
Fax: (415) 346-2975
Email: info@breastcancerfund.org
Web Site: www.breastcancerfund.org
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| Overview: TheBreastCareSite.com
was developed to address the general needs of all who have been
touched by breast cancer, including newly diagnosed patients and
long time survivors, as well as their friends, family members and
coworkers. But our unique and specific mission focuses on providing
breast cancer survivors with accurate information about everything
from post-surgery options and products to information about insurance
and intimacy issues.
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Email: info@thebreastcaresite.com
Web Site: www.thebreastcaresite.com |
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| Overview: 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.
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Address: 3150 Salt Creek Lane,
Suite 122
City: Arlington Heights
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60005-1090
Telephone: (847) 342-7450
Toll-Free: (888) 221-CTRF
Web Site: www.ctrf.org |
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| Overview: The Colorectal
Cancer Network is survivors and their loved ones standing up
to say "Not one more person should die from this cancer!"
Our plan is a three part attack on this problem: A support network
so that no one goes through this alone anymore; aggressive awareness,
screening, and early detection programs; and legislative actions.
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Address: PO Box 182
City: Kensington
State: Maryland
Zip Code: 20895-0182
Telephone: (301) 879-1500
Fax: (301) 879-1901
Email: ccnetwork@colorectal-cancer.net
Web Site: www.colorectal-cancer.net |
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| Overview: The Florida
Prostate Cancer Network is a grassroots network of prostate
cancer patients, survivors and advocates. Established in 1997, FPCN's
mission is to advocate the prevention of prostate cancer deaths
by supporting research, promoting legislation and offering information
regarding early detection, support organizations and current treatment
options. We offer peer counseling services, support groups, a speakers
bureau, the Florida resource directory and men's health forums.
FPCN has been recogized by the Florida Legislature, The Florida
Deparment of Health and the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration
as a model state coalition. |
Address: 6105-F Memorial Highway
City: Tampa
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33615
Telephone: (800) 898-4988
Fax: (813) 806-2800
Email: fpcn@florida-prostate-cancer.org
Web Site: www.florida-prostate-cancer.org |
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Overview: 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.
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Address: 375 Homewood Road
City: Los Angeles
State: CA
Zip Code: 90049
Telephone: (310) 472-6310
Fax: (310) 471-1020
Email: info@pancreatic.org
Web Site: www.pancreatic.org |
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The International Myeloma Foundation, our commitment is to provide
you with the most up to date and in-depth information about multiple
myeloma including research and treatment advances, as well as information
about the IMF, upcoming events and our reserach, education, support
and advocacy programs. |
Address: 12650 Riverside Drive,
Suite 206
City: North Hollywood
State: California
Zip Code: 91607
Telephone: (818) 487-7455
Fax: (818) 487-7454
Email: theIMF@myeloma.org
Web Site: www.myeloma.org |
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| Overview: Living Beyond
Breast Cancer (LBBC) is 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. Programs include
semi-annual large scale educational conferences, a quarterly educational
newsletter, outreach to medically under-served women, a consumer
focused educational booklet, the Paula A. Seidman Library and Resource
Center, Young Survivors group, the Survivors' Helpline and a web
site. |
Address: 10 East Athens Avenue,
Suite 204
City: Ardmore
State: Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19003
Telephone: (610) 645-4567
Fax: (610) 645-4573
Email: mail@lbbc.org
Web Site: www.lbbc.org |
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Overview: Malecare is a nonprofit
grassroots network of cancer patients and clinicians. Established in 1997,
Malecare's mission is to help men and their families and friends fight
prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male breast cancer via support
groups, workshops, research, conferences, publications and counseling;
most all available for free and open to the public. We are the world's
only men's health organization to focus on gay men and cancer as well
as access to health care for underserved members of minority
populations.
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Address: 125 Second Ave, room 13
City: New York
State: New York
Zip Code: 10003
Telephone: (212) 673-4920
Email: info@malecare.com
Web Site: www.malecare.com |
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| Overview: The Melanoma Patients'
Information Page (MPIP) is a noncommercial site founded to provide
support and information to melanoma patients and those who care
for them. The MPIP is founded on the belief that proactive patients
who educate themselves to take an active role in decisions regarding
their therapy can effect their outcome in a positive way. |
Address: P.O. Box 389
City: Cloverdale
State: California
Zip Code: 95425
E-Mail: admin@mpip.org
Web Site: www.mpip.org |
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The National Lung Cancer Partnership (formerly Women Against Lung Cancer) is
a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, originally formed in 2001, and
officially incorporated in 2003. Our mission is to decrease deaths due to
lung cancer, and help patients live longer and better, through research,
awareness, and advocacy.
We will accomplish the above mission by:
- Raising awareness of the deadly impact of lung cancer epidemic, particularly upon women
- Increasing funding for lung cancer research
- Supporting and promoting research into sex differences in lung cancer
- Encouraging professionals, particularly women, to enter into and be successful in lung cancer research, treatment and care
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Address: 222 N. Midvale Blvd., Suite 6
City: Madison
State: WI
Zip Code: 53705
Phone: 608-233-7905
Fax: 608-233-7893
Email: info@nationallungcancerpartnership.org
Web Site: www.nationallungcancerpartnership.org |
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NPF is the only national not-for-profit group dedicated to scientific
research in all forms of pancreatic disease—both pancreatitis and pancreatic
cancer. Over the past 6 years, we have funded 32 research projects. We also
support patients and doctors through our website, literature, patient
education nights, workshops for scientists, support groups, and
advocacy efforts.
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Address: P.O. Box 15333
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02215
Phone: 866-726-2737
Fax: 617-247-8746
Email: info@pancreasfoundation.org
Web Site: www.pancreasfoundation.org |
| Overview: The Prostate Cancer
Coalition of North Carolina is a community of people dedicated
to the defeat of prostate cancer. By working together the citizens
of North Carolina will see a day when prostate cancer is no longer
a threat to the families of our state.
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Address: 5301 Creedmoor Road
Suite 519
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 27612
Phone: (919) 841-0102
Email: info@pccnc.org
Web Site: www.pccnc.org |
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| Overview: SHADE Foundation
of America is working to create sun-safety attitudes
in society, especially in our youth. Developing responsible sun
attitudes at an early age can eliminate the alarming statistics
that continue to increase. Skin Cancer is the most common form of
cancer in the US with more than 1 million new cases diagnosed each
year. Approximately 92,000 will be melanoma, the most deadly form
of skin cancer.
SHADE Foundation is where melanoma patients, survivors and their
families can find information and support. Parents and teachers
can find programs to educate their children. Corporations and individuals
can learn how they can provide sun-safety to children. |
Address: 10510 N 92nd Street,
Suite 100
City: Scottsdale
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85258
Phone: (480) 614 2278
Web Site: www.shadefoundation.org |
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| Overview: A patient-directed,
self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and
head and neck cancer patients. SPOHNC (Support for People with
Oral Head and Neck Cancer), founded in 1991 by an oral cancer
survivor, addresses the broad emotional, physical and humanistic
needs of this population.
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Address: P. O. Box 53
City: Locust Valley
State: New York
Zip Code: 11560-0053
Toll Free: (800) 377-0928
Fax: (516) 671-8794
Email: info@spohnc.org
Web Site: www.spohnc.org |
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| Overview: The mission of the
Sarcoma Foundation of America is to act as an advocate for
increased research to find new and better therapies with which to
treat patients with sarcoma. The SFA raises its own funds to provide
research grants to sarcoma researchers. The SFA also interacts with
public (NCI, FDA, etc.), private for-profit (pharmaceutical companies,
etc.) and private non-profit (e.g., philanthropic foundations) organizations
to raise awareness of the treatment needs of sarcoma patients. |
Address: P.O. Box 458
City: Damascus
State: Maryland
Zip Code: 20872
Phone: (301) 520-7648
Email: info@curesarcoma.org
Web Site: www.curesarcoma.org |
| Overview: SusanLoveMD.org
is a non profit organization dedicated to the eradication of breast
cancer through innovation and generation of Education, Research
and Advocacy.
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Address: Post Office Box 846
City: Pacific Palisades
State: California
Zip Code: 90272
Phone: (310) 230-1712
Fax: (310) 230-1612
Web Site: www.susanlovemd.org |
| Overview: 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. |
Address: 3150 Salt Creek Lane,
Suite 122
City: Arlington Heights
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60005
Toll Free: (888) 221-2873
Phone: (847) 342-7450
Web Site: www.payton34.org |
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| AMC Cancer Research Center
1600 Pierce Street
Denver, CO 80214
Tel.: 303-233-6501
Toll-Free: 800-525-3777
Email: cicl@amc.org
http://www.amc.org
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Melanoma International Foundation
250 Mapleflower Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
Toll-Free: 866-463-6663
Email: cmp11@comcast.net
http://www.melanomaintl.org |
| American Brain Tumor Association
2720 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018-4110
Tel.: 847-827-9910
Toll Free: 800-886-2282
Fax: 847-827-9918
Email: info@abta.org
http://www.abta.org
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National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
(NABCO)
9 East 37th Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel.: 212-889-0606
Toll-Free: 888-806-2226
Email: nabcoinfo@aol.com
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| American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Tel.: 800-ACS-2345
http://www.cancer.org
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National Cancer Institute
NCI Public Inquiries Office
Suite 3036A
6116 Executive Boulevard, MSC8322
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
Tel.: 800-422-6237
http://www.nci.nih.gov
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| American Institute for Cancer Research
1759 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel.: 202-328-7744
Toll-Free: 800-843-8114
Fax: 202-328-7226
Email: aicrweb@aicr.org
http://www.aicr.org
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National Childhood Cancer Foundation
440 E. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60012
Arcadia, CA 91066-6012
Tel.: 626-447-1674
Toll-Free: 800-458-6223
Fax: 626-447-6359
Emai: webinfo@nccf.org
http://www.nccf.org
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| Cancer Care Inc.
275 7th Ave
New York, NY 10001
Tel.: 800-813-HOPE (4673)
Fax: 212-712-8495
Email: info@cancercare.org
http://www.cancercare.org/ |
National Children's Cancer Society
1015 Locust Street
Suite 600
St. Louis, MI 63101
Tel.: 314-241-1600
Fax: 314-241-6949
Email: pfs@children-cancer.com
http://www.children-cancer.com
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| Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute
44 Binney Street
Boston, MA 02215
Tel.: 866-408-3324
Email: dana-farbercontactus@dfci.harvard.edu
http://www.dfci.harvard.edu
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Skin Cancer Foundation
245 5th Avenue Suite #1403
New York, NY 10016
Tel.: 800-SKIN-490
Fax: 212-725-5751
Email: info@skincancer.org
http://www.skincancer.org
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| Gilda's Club
322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1402
New York, NY 10001
Tel.: 888-GILDA-4-U
Fax: 917-305-0549
Email: info@gildasclub.org
http://www.gildasclub.org
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Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
212 Van Buren, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60607-3907
Tel.: 312-986-8338
Toll-Free: 800-221-2141
Fax: 312-294-8597
Email: help@Y-ME.org
http://www.Y-ME.org
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| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
1311 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Tel.: 914-949-5213
Toll-Free: 800-955-4572
Fax: 914-949-6691
Email: infocenter@leukemia-lymphoma.org
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
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