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Association of Cancer Online Resources
Provides patients and their families with access to numerous cancer-specific mailing lists. ... Details >
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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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Cancer Hope Network
Cancer Hope Network, formerly Chemocare, is a nonprofit organization established in 1981. It provides support for patients and families dealing with cancer and cancer treatments. The program offers... 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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Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, Inc.
The Coalition of National 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 an... 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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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 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 Childhood Cancer Foundation
This is an organization dedicated to supporting the work of the most prestigious childhood cancer treatment and research centers in North America. The organization supports the clinical and laboratory... 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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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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Oncology Nursing Society
The Oncology Nursing Society, ONS, was officially incorporated in 1975. ONS is a national specialty organization of more than 30,000 registered nurses dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching... 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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You First Health Assessment
Internet users have access to a free health risk assessment called the You First Health Assessment. After answering a short questionnaire regarding your health habits, family history, and lifestyle b... Details >
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