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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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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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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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American Cancer Society  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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Association for Research of Childhood Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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Cancer Care   External Links Disclaimer Logo
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 Research and Prevention Foundation  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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Corporate Angel Network, Inc.  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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International Union Against Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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LIVESTRONG - Lance Armstrong Foundation  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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 Foundation of America  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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National Brain Tumor Foundation  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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 Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc.®  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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Oncology Nursing Society  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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Society of Gynecologic Oncologists  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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Women's Cancer Network  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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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