Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a national resource for information and education about cancer. The CIS operates a toll-free telephone service, 1-800-4-CANCE... Details >
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Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
The Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities is the keystone of NCI's efforts to reduce the unequal burden of cancer in our society. As the organizational locus for these efforts, the center directs... Details >
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Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) serves as a leader for nationwide cancer prevention and control. Through its partnership with state health agencies and other key groups, DCPC is ... Details >
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National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
The responsibility of this division of the National Cancer Institute is to conduct population based research on environmental and genetics determinants of cancer. Interdisciplinary studies are conduct... Details >
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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) consists of the Division of Adolescent and School Health, the Division of Adult and Community Health, the Division of ... Details >
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National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The NCTR conducts FDA mission-critical, peer-reviewed research that is targeted to develop a more scientifically sound basis for regulatory decisions and reduce risks associated with FDA-regulated pro... Details >
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
The mission of the NIEHS is to reduce the burden of human illness and disability by understanding how the environment influences the development and progression of human disease. To have the greatest
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NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer
The NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer is a comprehensive, systematized initiative encompassing the public and private sectors designed to accelerate the application of the best capabilities of... Details >
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Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Cancer Institute
The Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM) was established in October 1998 to coordinate and enhance the activities of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the arena of comp... Details >
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Office of Cancer Information Products and Systems
The Office of Cancer Information Products and Services manages the production of evidence-based information summaries on cancer topics including treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, supportive ... Details >
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Office of Special Health Issues, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Office of Special Health Issues serves the public by answering their questions about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) activities related to HIV/AIDS, Cancer, and other special health issue... Details >
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Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
The Office on Smoking and Health, established in 1978, is a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The office ... Details >
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Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute
The Pediatric Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This division provides patients, families and physicians with ... Details >
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AMC Cancer Research Center & Foundation 
AMC Cancer Research Center & Foundation is a not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the prevention of cancer and other chronic diseases. AMC conducts important cancer research in the areas of ... Details >
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American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) was originally established as the American Society for the Control of Cancer in 1913, and became the ACS in 1945. ACS is the voluntary organization dedicated to elim... Details >
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American Institute for Cancer Research
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), a non-profit organization, fosters research on diet, nutrition and cancer and educates the public about the results. Call toll-free to request educat... Details >
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American Liver Foundation
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) was formed in 1976 to promote and fund research on liver diseases -- hepatitis, liver cancer, pediatric liver disease, other liver diseases and injuries -- and to i... Details >
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American Society of Clinical Oncology
This nonprofit professional organization represents more than 15,000 cancer professionals worldwide. ASCO offers
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Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training
The Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training (AANCART) is a cooperative agreement between the national Cancer Institute (NCI) and the University of California, Davis. AANCART... Details >
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Asian and Pacific Islander Cancer Survivors Capacity Building Project
The mission of the Asian and Pacific Islander National Cancer Survivors Capacity Building Project is minimizing the burden of cancer and improving the quality of life of Asians and Pacific Islanders b... Details >
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Ask the Geneticist
The mission of AsktheGeneticistSM is to answer questions about genetic concepts, and the etiology, treatment, research, testing, and predisposition to genetic disorders. By providing a port... Details >
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Association for Research of Childhood Cancer
The Association for Research of Childhood Cancer (AROCC) is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, formed in 1971 by parents who had lost children to pediatric cancer. The seven charter mem... Details >
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Association of Cancer Online Resources
Provides patients and their families with access to numerous cancer-specific mailing lists.
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A-T Children's Project
The A-T Children's Project was established to raise funds to support and coordinate biomedical research projects, scientific conferences and a clinical center aimed at finding a cure for Ataxia Telang... Details >
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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) was created in May 2005 as the first national patient-based advocacy organization for bladder cancer. BCAN’s mission is to raise awareness of bladder cancer... Details >
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Cancer Awareness Network for Immigrant Minority Populations
The Center for Immigrant Health (CIH), in conjunction with the NYU Cancer Institute of the NYU School of Medicine has established a Cancer Awareness Network for Immigrant Minority Populations (CANIMP)... Details >
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Cancer Care
Cancer Care is dedicated to helping people face the many challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Care provides free professional support services including counseling, education, financial assistance... Details >
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Cancer Hope Network
Cancer Hope Network is a nonprofit organization established in 1981. It provides support for patients and families dealing with cancer and cancer treatments. The program offers personal one-on-one s... Details >
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Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, formerly the Cancer Research Foundation of America, is a national, non-profit health foundation whose mission is the prevention and early detection of ca... Details >
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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, founded in 1970, is a nonprofit, international organization that provides support, information and advocacy to families of children with cancer and to p... Details >
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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc
This non-profit organization was founded for the purpose of encouraging and supporting research and education on carcinoid tumors and related neuro-endocrine neoplasms. Included among the organizatio... Details >
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Caring for Carcinoid Foundation
The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to discovering a cure for carcinoid cancer. 100% of all donations to the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation go di... Details >
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Chinese Community Health Resource Center
The Chinese Community Health Resource Center (CCHRC) is a private, non-profit community center by the Chinese Community Health Care Association (a physicians’ independent practice association), Chines... Details >
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Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
The Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups (www.CancerTrialsHelp.org) is the nation's premier network of cancer clinical trials specialists. Its mission is to improve the quality of life and survival ... Details >
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Corporate Angel Network, Inc.
Corporate Angel Network (CAN) arranges free air transportation for cancer patients, bone marrow donors/recipients, and stem cell donors/recipients traveling to recognized treatment centers throughout ... Details >
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CureSearch - National Childhood Cancer Foundation
CureSearch NCCF is dedicated to supporting the work of the Children’s Oncology Group, the world’s largest childhood cancer research organization. CureSearch supports COG clinical and laboratory resear... Details >
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Family Care Research Program
Family Care Research Program is a collaborative, interdisciplinary effort of faculty from the Michigan State University Colleges of Nursing and Human Medicine and the Department of Family Practice. Th... Details >
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Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
The mission of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) is to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment as well as supports research and training re... Details >
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Hospice Education Institute
The Hospice Education Institute is a nonprofit organization that serves health and caring professionals and the general public. The Institute provides information about hospices and palliative care s... Details >
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Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland
The Institute was established to create and develop a world-class center of excellence focusing on chronic viral diseases and virally-linked cancers. The IHV is dedicated to discovery, research, treat... Details >
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Intercultural Cancer Council
The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved po... Details >
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International Myeloma Foundation
The International Myeloma Foundation, (IMF), founded in 1990, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for multiple myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure. IMF disseminates ... Details >
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International Union Against Cancer
Founded in 1933, the UICC is devoted exclusively to all aspects of the worldwide fight against cancer. Its objectives are to advance scientific and medical knowledge in research, diagnosis, treatment ... Details >
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and Hodgkin's disease, and to improving the quality of life of patients... Details >
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LIVESTRONG - Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) believes that in the battle with cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist,... Details >
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Lymphoma Coalition
The Lymphoma Coalition, a nonprofit network organization of patient groups, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of lymphoma, an increasingly common form of cancer. (This is an Inter... Details >
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Lymphoma Foundation of America
Lymphoma Foundation of America is a national, nonprofit charitable organization devoted solely to helping lymphoma patients and their families cope with the emotional burden of having cancer. Founded ... Details >
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Lymphoma Research Foundation of America
The Lymphoma Research Foundation of America is a national non-profit organization providing funds for lymphoma research and educational information for lymphoma patients. Founded in 1991, the Foundati... Details >
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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding integrated programs in patient care, research, educati... Details >
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MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network, Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc.
MUMS is a national Parent-to-Parent organization for parents or care providers of a child with any disability, rare disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition. MUMS' mission to provide supp... Details >
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National Alliance for Hispanic Health
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (formerly National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations [COSSMHO]) serves as a resource center for Hispanic-oriented health and human... Details >
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National Brain Tumor Foundation
The National Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF) is a non-profit health organization founded in 1981 by patients and family members. NBTF raises funds for research and provides information and support to p... Details >
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National Children's Cancer Society
Founded in 1987, the National Children's Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide direct financial support to children with cancer and their families, for expenses relat... Details >
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National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Services: The National Coalition of Caner Survivorship's (NCCS) mission is to ensure the quality of cancer care for all Americans. Through programs, policy expertise, and publications, NCCS empowers... Details >
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc.®
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 19 of the world's leading cancer centers, is an authoritative source of information to help patients and health professionals make info... Details >
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Established in 1978, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advocacy for the rights of terminally ill Americans. NHPCO is the largest nonpr... Details >
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National Veterans Services Fund, Inc.
Founded in 1978, the National Veterans Services Fund, Inc. (formerly Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Victims, Inc.) is a not-for-profit organization that provides case-managed social services and limite... Details >
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Native American Cancer Research
The goal of the Native American Cancer Research (NACR) is to reduce Native American cancer incidence and mortality, and to increase survival from cancer among Native Americans. To accomplish this goal... Details >
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Native CIRCLE: The American Indian/Alaska Native Cancer Information Resource Center and Learning Exchange
The American Indian/Alaska Native Cancer Information Resource Center and Learning Exchange (Native C.I.R.C.L.E.) exists to stimulate, develop, maintain and disseminate culturally appropriate cancer in... Details >
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Oncology Nursing Society
The Oncology Nursing Society, ONS, was officially incorporated in 1975. ONS is a national specialty nursing organization of more than 33,000 registered nurses and other healthcare professionals dedica... Details >
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Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is a patient-led, umbrella organization uniting ovarian cancer activists, women's health advocates and health care professionals in the effort to increase public a... Details >
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc. (PanCAN), established in 1999, is the first national patient advocacy organization for the pancreatic cancer community. PanCAN works to focus national attent... Details >
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Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The PCF has a single goal: To find better treatments and a cure for recurrent ... Details >
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Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
This is a non-profit, national organization made up of physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancer. Its purpose is to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancer... Details >
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ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.
ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. provides education and support services to patients and families to help them better understand thyroid cancer, learn from others' experiences, and c... Details >
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VHL (Von Hippel-Lindau) Family Alliance
The VHL Family Alliance, founded in 1993, is an international network of support groups for people with von-Hippel-Lindau. VHLFA brings together families, friends, physicians, and researchers, to imp... Details >
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Women's Cancer Network
The Women's Cancer Network is an interactive Web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer. Developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and CancerSource, WCN's mi... Details >
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