- TYPES OF CANCER -
- Breast Cancer -
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
http://www.breastcancerinfo.com
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment.
- Colorectal Cancer -
Colorectal Cancer Network
http://www.colorectal-cancer.net
This site offers support for colorectal cancer patients and their loved ones.
- Kidney Cancer -
Kidney Cancer Association
http://www.kidneycancerassociation.org
The Kidney Cancer Association is a membership organization comprised of patients, family members, physicians, researchers and other health professionals. The site includes information on research, drug trials and public policy.
- Leukemia & Lymphoma -
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
http://www.leukemia.org
This organization has locations throughout the country and provides thorough medical and psychological resources for blood-related cancers. The site features educational materials, research news, a listing of chapters and other patient services.
Lymphoma Research Foundation of America (LRFA)
http://www.lymphoma.org
LRFA creates and supports research for more effective treatments and an ultimate cure for lymphoma. The group's site features educational information for patients and professionals, as well as the latest research news and clinical trials. It also sponsors a helpline, a patient-to-patient program and local seminars.
- Lung Cancer -
American Lung Association
http://lungusa.org
The American Lung Association's site contains detailed information on lung cancer, including prevention, detection and treatment.
Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign
http://lungcancer.org
The goals of this public awareness campaign are to promote better diagnosis and treatment of the disease, raise money for research, publicize new treatments and provide support to patients. The site features personal accounts, facts, statistics and additional resources.
- Multiple Myeloma -
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
http://www.multiplemyeloma.org
This group is dedicated to raising awareness and research money for multiple myeloma; the site provides information for patients and physicians.
- Ovarian Cancer -
Conversations: The International Ovarian Cancer Connection
http://www.ovarian-news.org
This site provides tips for coping with the side effects of ovarian cancer and its treatment, as well as information on risk factors, new treatments and book reviews.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA)
http://www.ovariancancer.org
OCNA targets physicians and patients with information on types of treatment, coping with ovarian cancer, the latest clinical trials and efforts to increase funding. The group also provides medical alert cards with facts and symptoms of ovarian cancer, which can be ordered online.
- Prostate Cancer -
US TOO! International, Inc.
http://www.ustoo.com
US TOO! is a large, independent charitable network of support groups for men with prostate cancer and their families. The group offers peer counseling, fellowship, education about treatment options, and discussion of medical alternatives. US TOO! also seeks to increase public awareness and funding for prostate cancer.
- Oral, Head and Neck Cancer -
Oral Cancer Information Center
http://www.oralcancer.org
This site includes information for oral cancer patients and healthcare professionals. Topics for patients include coping, causes, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and humor. Physicians and nurses will find information on case studies, news, detection and rehabilitation.
Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer
http://www.spohnc.org
Founded by an oral cancer survivor, this self-help organization addresses the emotional, physical and humanistic needs of oral, head and neck cancer patients. Because this type of cancer can profoundly affect appearance and speech, meeting the patients' complex psychological needs is a primary objective of this group.
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