General Cancer

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4 Words Foundation

4 Words Foundation raises awareness about the importance of health screenings in the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, as well as financially assist those who need additional cancer tests and screenings.

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American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a great source of information about cancer, research, advocacy, and community programs. The ACS also provides professional support services for people with cancer, caregivers, children, and loved ones.

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Association of Community Cancer Centers

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is the leading education and advocacy organization for the multidisciplinary cancer team. ACCC provides its members with practical, problem-solving resources and professional development to help elevate care delivery, coordination, and the patient experience.

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Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators

Founded in 2009, the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is the only national specialty organization dedicated to improving patient access to care, evidence-based cancer treatment, and quality of life by defining, enhancing, and promoting the role of oncology navigators.

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American Society for Radiation Oncology

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is the premier radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who are physicians, nurses, biologist, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and other health care professionals who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. These medical professionals, found at hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and academic research facilities around the globe, make up the radiation therapy treatment teams that are critical in the fight against cancer. Together, these teams treat more than 1 million cancer patients each year.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers comprehensive, credible, and reliable information on a range of health issues. In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, the CDC established the “Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer” campaign to raise awareness of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian cancer.

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Cancer Bridges

Cancer Bridges supports those impacted by cancer through a variety of free social, emotional and informational programs and services. Our welcoming environment supports anyone who has been impacted by cancer including those with a diagnosis, those who have a loved one with cancer, or have experienced the loss of a loved one due to cancer. The diagnosed, family, friends and caregivers who support them are welcome to join Cancer Bridges to receive the services they need at no cost.

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Cancer Research Institute

Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established 65 years ago to save more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancer. To accomplish this, CRI funds the most promising clinical and laboratory research globally, supports the next generation of leaders in cancer immunology, and serves as the trusted source of information on immunotherapy for cancer patients and their caregivers.

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For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation enables cancer patients and their loved ones to strengthen, deepen, and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite vacations.

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Monday’s at Racine

Monday’s at Racine encourages a self-empowering, mind-body approach to treatment in concert with traditional medicine, to ensure wellness and vitality.

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National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training. In coordination with the National Cancer Program, the NCI conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs that address the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer; rehabilitation from cancer; and the continuing care of patients and their families.

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Personalized Medicine Coalition

The Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC), representing innovators, scientists, patients, providers, and payers, promotes the understanding and adoption of personalized medicine concepts, services, and products to benefit patients and the health system. Believing that paradigm shifts, especially in medicine, do not happen just because the science and new technologies suggest they should, PMC supports investment in and adoption of personalized medicine through education, advocacy, and evidence development.

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Friends of Cancer Research

Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) is working to accelerate policy change, support groundbreaking science, and deliver new therapies to patients quickly and safely. We unite scientists, pharmaceutical companies, and policy makers with shared trust and guide them toward meaningful cooperation. This collaboration among partners from every healthcare sector ultimately drives advances in science, policy, and regulation that speed life-saving treatments to patients.

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CancerCare

Founded in 1944, CancerCare is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer. Our comprehensive services include case management, counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by master’s-prepared oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.

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CSC San Francisco

Cancer Support Community San Francisco provides comprehensive care – including counseling, support groups, nutrition, exercise, and education – for cancer patients and their loved ones. All programs are provided free of charge and enable cancer patients to better partner with their treatment team to manage their treatment and recovery most effectively, increase their chances for survival, reduce their chances of recurrence, and provide for the highest possible quality of life. For more information, visit cancersupport.net.

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