| Links to Oncology Patient Organizations & Resources |
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| Cancer Patient Resources | Blood & Marrow | Bone Cancer | Brain Cancer | Breast Cancer | Colon Cancer | Gynecologic Cancer | Head & Neck Cancer | Leukemia | Liver Cancer | Lung Cancer | Lymphedema | Lymphoma | Myeloma | Pancreatic Cancer | Pediatric Cancers | Prostate & Urologic Cancers | Skin Cancer |
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American Cancer Society
Home page of the American Cancer Society. Contains lists of their programs, events, press releases, grants, meetings, and publications. Find descriptive information about the ACS, its programs and events |
Cancer - Living with Cancer
Medline Plus information |
Cancer Care
CancerCare programs—including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge |
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
Prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and education |
Cancers Topics
Medine Plus information |
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
Programs and information designed to increase awareness of, and participation in, cancer clinical trials |
Corporate Angel Network, Inc
Assists cancer patients traveling to or from treatment by arranging air transportation at no cost to the patient |
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute offers information to health professionals and the lay public on all aspects of cancer, including statistics, treatments, prognoses, clinical trials, etc. |
National Cancer Institute Understanding Cancer Series
Graphic-rich tutorials for educational use by life science teachers, medical professionals, and the interested public |
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans |
National Patient Advocate Foundation
Create avenues of access to insurance funding for evolving therapies, therapeutic devices and agents through legislative and policy reform |
Oncolink - Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania
This is an award winning site for cancer information for health professionals and patients. It includes cancer news, cancer journal articles, clinical trials information, and information about financial issues for cancer patients |
Oncology Tools - U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Oncology Tools contains a variety of information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance - Patient Assistance Program
Pharmaceutical companies, health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups help patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need |
Patient Advocate Foundation
Seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability |
Sunstone Cancer Support Foundation
Providing life enriching opportunities and supportive services for people touched by cancer - Tucson & Southern Arizona |
Together Rx Access - Patient Assistance Program
A free savings program created by pharmaceutical companies that helps eligible participants to purchase brand-name and generic prescription drugs |
Vital Options® International Tele Support® Cancer Network
Facilitates a global cancer dialogue by using communications technology to reach every person touched by cancer |
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Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network is a not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of persons facing a bone marrow, blood stem cell or umbilical cord blood transplant |
Bone Marrow Diseases
Medline Plus information |
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Medline Plus information |
Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants
American Cancer Society information |
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| Bone Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Bone Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
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| Brain Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Brain Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
National Brain Tumor Foundation
Information and support for brain tumor patients, family members, and healthcare professionals |
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| Breast Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Breast Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
| Male Breast Cancer: Medline Plus Information |
| Male Breast Cancer: American Cancer Society information |
Men Against Breast Cancer
Support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one |
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
Staff educate the public and offer information, resources and referrals to patients, survivors and their families |
National Breast Cancer Coalition
Grassroots organization dedicated to eradicating breast cancer through action and advocacy |
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fighting to eradicate breast cancer by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects |
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone |
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| Colon Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Colon and Rectal Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
Colon Cancer Alliance
Non-profit organization dedicated to patient support, advocacy and education |
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| Ovarian Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Ovarian Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
| Cervical Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Cervical Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
Eyes on the Prize.org
Support and information for living with gynecologic cancer |
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Provides the medical community and general population with a national resource focused solely on ovarian cancer |
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Effort to place ovarian cancer education, policy and research issues prominently on the agendas of national policy makers |
| Uterine Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Uterine Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
| Vaginal Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Vaginal Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
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| Head and Neck Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Head and Neck Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
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| Leukemia, Adult Acute: Medline Plus information |
| Leukemia, Adult Chronic: Medline Plus information |
| Leukemia: National Cancer Institute information |
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| Liver Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Liver Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
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Lung Cancer Alliance
National non-profit organization dedicated solely to patient support and advocacy for people living with lung cancer and those at risk for the disease. |
| Lung Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Lung Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
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Lymphatic Diseases
Medline Plus information |
Lymphedema
American Cancer Society information |
LymphNotes.com
Online information resource for people with lymphedema or at risk of developing it and the family, friends, and therapists who care for them |
National Lymphedema Network
Provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public |
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services |
Lymphoma
Medline Plus information |
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
National Cancer Institute information |
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
National Cancer Institute information |
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Support and practical assistance programs that meet the needs of lymphoma patients, survivors and their loved ones |
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International Myeloma Foundation
Helps everyone battling multiple myeloma - patients, families, friends, caregivers and the medical community |
| Multiple Myeloma: Medline Plus Information |
| Multiple Myeloma: National Cancer Institute Information |
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| Pancreatic Cancer: Medline Plus information |
| Pancreatic Cancer: National Cancer Institute information |
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Provides patient services via a toll-free number and through a Website |
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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
International network of parents of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and interested professionals |
Cancer in Children
Medline Plus information |
Childhood Cancers
National Cancer Institute information |
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Children and Cancer: Information and Resources
American Cancer Society information
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Leukemia, Childhood
Medline Plus information |
Super Sibs
Outreach to brothers and sisters of over 10,000 children who are diagnosed with cancer each year |
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Alliance for Prostate Cancer Prevention
Promote prostate cancer awareness, education, research and primary and secondary prevention programs |
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