Education

ADVOCACY

Action on Smoking and Health 
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a national nonprofit legal action and educational organization fighting for the rights of nonsmokers against the many problems of smoking. 
 
American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation is a nonprofit information resource and patient advocacy organization serving people with pain. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by providing practical information for patients, raising public awareness and understanding of pain, and advocating against barriers to effective treatment.
 
Americans for Better Care of the Dying 
Every dying person needs to be able to count on excellent care at the end of life. ABCD aims to improve end-of-life care by learning which social and political changes will lead to enduring, efficient, and effective programs. We work with the public, clinicians, policymakers, and other end-of-life organizations to make change happen. 

Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights is a national lobbying organization dedicated to nonsmokers' rights, taking on the tobacco industry at all levels of government to protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke and youth from tobacco addiction.

Association of Oncology Social Workers
AOSW is dedicated to increasing awareness about the social, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of cancer patients. It supports its members' commitment to helping and advocating for cancer patients by providing continuing education through conferences and publications; promoting clinical research; and fostering networking to address common issues and concerns.

Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research
CAMR is comprised of nationally-recognized patient organizations, universities, scientific societies, foundations, and individuals with life-threatening illnesses and disorders, advocating for the advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in regenerative medicine - including stem cell research and somatic cell nuclear transfer - in order to cure disease and alleviate suffering.

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
FORCE is a nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of getting these cancers due to their family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present. Our web site can be a helpful resource for anyone who knows she is at risk, who wonders whether she might be at risk, or who cares about the issues and concerns that we face. 

Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job discrimination and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability. 

CANCER CENTERS

Arizona Cancer Center
Tucson, AZ

Association of Community Cancer Centers
Helps oncology professionals adapt to the complex challenges of program management, cuts in reimbursement, hospital consolidation and mergers, and legislation and regulations that threaten to compromise the delivery of quality cancer care. 

Caligiuri Laboratory at The Ohio State University
The Caligiuri laboratory at The Ohio State University pursues basic science discovery with the immediate intent of creating impact in clinical medicine. Our laboratory is especially suited for the physician-scientist in training or the postdoctoral researcher interested in discovery for the sake of clinical application. Our research focuses on natural killer cell biology, the Epstein-Barr Virus, lymphoma and leukemia. 

Cancer Therapy & Research Center
The Mission of the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) is to provide current, comprehensive and compassionate multidisciplinary patient treatment, to tirelessly devote time and resources to research that will facilitiate the discovery of the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of cancer, and to promote cancer education and prevention practices. 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 
Boston, MA 

Duke University Medical Center 
Durham, NC 

Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA

George Washington University Medical Center
Washington, DC 

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD 

Lombardi Cancer Center
Washington, DC 

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX 

Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN 

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 
New York, New York 

NewYork-Presbyterian Cancer Prevention Program
New York, New York

CHILDREN'S CANCER GROUPS 

Brave Kids
Brave Kids is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. By creating a unique Internet community, Bravekids.org fills a significant void for seriously ill children and their families. Provides chat, games, a comprehensive directory of health care providers, and relevant information from health care professionals. 
 
Cancer Fund of America 
Their mission is to provide support and services to financially indigent patients; to disseminate information concerning the early detection and prevention of cancer; to provide commodities, and gifts-in-kind to hospices and other health care providers; to procure and distribute donated merchandise to various 501(c)(3) non-profit community service organizations which aid the ill, needy, and infants. 

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
Mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer and professionals who care for them. 

Children's Hospice International®
Children's Hospice International was founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization to provide a network of support and care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families 

Jester & Pharley Phund 
Provides educational experiences that give every child a feeling of self-empowerment, a love of learning, the joy of laughter and the desire to live up to The Jester & Pharley's motto: "It's up to us to make a difference. It's up to us to care." Home of The Jest Has Lost His Jingle and The Jester and Pharley Doll. "The Jester" was written and illustrated by David Saltzman, who died of Hodgkin's disease in 1990. 

KidsHealth
Provides health information about children from before birth through adolescence and has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own focus, tone, and design. There are hundreds of in-depth articles and features. 
National Children's Cancer Society
A nonprofit whose mission is to provide direct financial support to children with cancer and their families. They assist children from birth to age 18 in all states. 

National Children's Leukemia Foundation 
A national nonprofit whose sole purpose is to provide a variety of services, support and referrals to leukemia patients and their families. Their primary goal is to ensure access to state-of-the-art treatment for every leukemia patient regardless of the ability to pay. 

Outlook 
The focus of this organization is to address the needs of survivors of childhood cancer and their families. 

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the U.S.
Working to advance the cause of pediatric brain tumor research in children. 

Pediatric Oncology Resource Center
This site was created for and by people who know young people recovering from cancer. It provides resources, Web links, references and more. 

STARBRIGHT Foundation
The STARBRIGHT Foundation is dedicated to the development of projects that empower seriously ill children to combat the medical and emotional challenges they face on a daily basis. 

Why Me Inc.
Located in Worchester, MA, this organization strives to provide support, both emotional and financial, to area children with cancer and their families.

CLINICAL TRIALS 

clinicaltrials.gov 
Provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.

Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
This coalition works to ensure the continued opportunity for patients to participate in clinical trials.

EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS 

A guide to making decisions about your cancer therapy 
This booklet addresses some of the feelings associated with the diagnosis of cancer.You might be surprised to learn that you are not alone in your feelings and that many people have the same responses. This booklet discusses a variety of ways to get the information you need to become an informed, active participant in your cancer treatment.

Behind the Cancer Headlines
Behind the Cancer Headlines" is a collaboration between the Mid-Atlantic Breast Cancer Information Exchange (MABCIE) and a consortium of the best medical writers and editors in the United States. Each day we go "behind the cancer headlines" to provide you with educational, reader-friendly articles that fully explain the most recent advances in cancer research and cutting-edge trends in diagnosis and treatment. 
 
BreastLink.org
We are a nonprofit bilingual (English/Spanish) website for breast cancer patients and their families. Each month we publish four reviews of studies that have appeared in the medical journals. Our reviews are written in language that laypersons can understand. Each review is accompanied by an expert commentary. Our mission is to provide the science behind breast cancer news.
 
Fox Chase Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor Risk Assessment Program (GI-TRAP)
The Gastrointestinal Tumor Risk Assessment Program (GI-TRAP) at the Fox Chase Cancer Center allows people at high-risk for developing colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers to receive education, genetic counseling, screening recommendations and genetic testing. Participants are given the opportunity to contribute to research by providing blood or tissue samples. 

The Hypertext Guide to Prostate Cancer
This guide provides a quick overview that can be read in less than half an hour. As you read it, note the things you want to know more about. And, when you're ready to continue, go back online and follow the links to greater detail. Available in both English and Spanish. 

National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
This campaign is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer. 

National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign
This campaign is decicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early and regular screening in an effort to prevent cervical cancer in women. 

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign 
This campaign is dedicated to educating the public on how they can reduce their risk of colorectal cancer through a healthy lifestyle and regular screenings. 

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance 
The Alliance's goal is to develop the tools, strategies, relationships and organizational strength to empower ovarian cancer advocates across the county to educate women and health care professionals about the symptoms, risks and treatment of ovarian cancer. 

The Sun Safety Alliance
The Sun Safety Alliance TM (SSA) is being established as a nonprofit coalition dedicated to the task of reducing the incidence of skin cancer in America by motivating people to actively adopt and practice safe sun protection. 

GOVERNMENT SITES 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
 
FirstGov
Bringing Government Closer to the People. FirstGov connects Americans to all 27 million federal agency web pages, providing citizens with a single point of entry to one of the largest and most useful collections of web pages in the world. FirstGov began as a challenge by President Clinton in June, 2000. 90 days later, the President announced the opening of FirstGov.
 
Food and Drug Administration
FDA is a public health agency, charged with protecting American consumers by enforcing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and several related public health laws.
 
National Cancer Institute
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)

National Library of Medicine

JOURNALS AND RESOURCES 

American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation is a nonprofit information resource and patient advocacy organization serving people with pain. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by providing practical information for patients, raising public awareness and understanding of pain, and advocating against barriers to effective treatment.

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 
An organization of physicians and scientists designed to disseminate the results of scientific research, promote excellence in patient care and provide opportunities for educational and professional development. Members of the Society strive for excellence in clinical, research and educational domains in the use of radiation therapy and are partners in the multidisciplinary quest to eradicate cancer as a cause of death and suffering.

Association of Cancer Online Resources, Inc. 
Their mission is to develop, support, and represent Internet based resources providing high quality, up-to-date information and support to cancer patients, their loved ones and caretakers, regardless of geographical location or type of cancer, and to provide open communication channels between and among patients, health professionals and research scientists.

Cancer News on the Net
Cancer News on the Net® is dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention. 

Cancer Resources
An online guide to cancer information, services and organizations developed for cancer survivors, caregivers, professionals and volunteers. Offers printed materials and videos. 

Cancer Wise
A monthly on-line publication containing information about the latest advancements in cancer treatment and research, support programs and activities, and cancer prevention tips, among other related cancer news and information. 

Cancerfacts
An online resource for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers that delivers information to help people with cancer make informed treatment decisions for an optimal outcome. 

Healthanswers.com
A comprehensive health site which addresses numerous topics including cancer. 

Human Anatomy Online
Study the anatomy of the human body. It's fun, interactive and an ideal reference site for students or who just want to know more about the medical descriptions used by doctors and nurses. 

International Cancer Alliance
A non-profit organization which provides high-quality, focused, user-friendly, cancer information to each patient as well as their physician on an on-going, and person-to-person basis. ICARE has developed several unique patient-centered programs through an extensive process of collection, evaluation and dissemination of information, bringing the cancer patient in contact with top physicians and scientists from around the world. This organization is operated by a network of people: scientists, clinicians, caring staff and lay volunteers, many of whom are patients themselves. 

Leukemia Research Foundation
Mission is to conquer leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes by funding research into their causes and cures, and to enrich the quality of life of those touched by these diseases. 

OncoLink
Founded in 1994 by University of Pennsylvania cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. 

Oral Cancer Information Center
A public nonprofit with the goal of improving oral health through public and professional education. 

Yahoo! Cancer Research News
Contains cancer research related news. 

ORGANIZATIONS

American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. The Society is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with state Divisions and more than 3,400 local Units. The Society is the largest source of private, nonprofit cancer research funds in the United States. The Society's prevention programs focus on tobacco control, sun protection, diet and nutrition, comprehensive school health education, early detection, and treatment. A variety of service and rehabilitation programs are available to patients and their families. Through its advocacy program, the Society educates policy makers about cancer and how it affects the individuals and families they represent. For more information contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit their website.

American College of Gastroenterology
A nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. 

American Foundation for Urologic Disease
The mission of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease is the prevention and cure of urologic disease. 

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Founded in 1941, the mission of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is to be the leader in advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 10,000 physician members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. Visit www.asge.org and www.screen4coloncancer.org for more information.

American Society of Clinical Oncology
An interactive resource for oncology professionals and cancer patients that provides a range of professionally edited information, as well as interactive services for ASCO members. 

Cancer-Pain.org
The site offers in-depth information to assist in pain management decision-making and interactive discussion groups to help patients determine what will work for them. 

Friends of Cancer Research
Our goal is to mobilize public support for cancer research so that we can accelerate the nation's progress toward the prevention and cure of cancer. Our emphasis is on federal funding of cancer research and the importance of a sustainable long-term budget so that the burden of this disease can be substantially decreased. 

National Cancer Registrars Association
A non-profit, professional organization whose purposes are to establish standards of education for cancer registrars; to inform its members of the latest methods of cancer diagnosis, treatment and current trends in incidence and survival, and to make cancer patient data readily available for clinical and epidemiological research. 

National Lymphedema Network
Provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema. 

National Marrow Donor Program®
A non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minn., the NMDP facilitates unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplants for patients with life-threatening diseases who do not have matching donors in their families. 

Oncology Nursing Society
Their mission is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. The Society works to fulfill this mission by providing nurses and health care professionals with access to the highest quality educational programs, cancer-care resources, research opportunities, and networks for peer support. 

The Skin Cancer Foundation
The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only national and international organization that is concerned exclusively with the world's most common malignancy -- cancer of the skin. The incidence and mortality of skin cancer have increased exponentially during the past several decades, and every year the figure mounts. 

United Ostomy Association, Inc
The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions. 

RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS

American Association for Cancer Research
A scientific society of over 15,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers working to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world. 

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
An organization of physicians and scientists designed to disseminate the results of scientific research, promote excellence in patient care and provide opportunities for educational and professional development. Members of the Society strive for excellence in clinical, research and educational domains in the use of radiation therapy and are partners in the multidisciplinary quest to eradicate cancer as a cause of death and suffering. 

Harvard Center For Cancer Prevention: Tobacco Control
Current topics in tobacco control are published each month in Cancer Causes and Control and are also posted to the HCCP Web site. 

Health Environment Analysis Laboratory
HEAL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity research corporation funded totally by public donations. It was organized to conduct health research in cancer prevention and cure by using new methods involving natural products to strengthen the latent innate capacity a body has to withstand disease.

Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium
The NICRC is a non-profit research organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life to the community by providing state of the art cancer prevention and treatment clinical trials.

Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research
A non-profit cancer research facility dedicated to investigating and studying numerous types of cancer. 

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Community Cancer Centers
Helps oncology professionals adapt to the complex challenges of program management, cuts in reimbursement, hospital consolidation and mergers, and legislation and regulations that threaten to compromise the delivery of quality cancer care. 

Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
A professional organization for registered nurses caring for children and adolescents with cancer and their families. 

Burger King Cancer Caring Center
Located in the Western, PA area, this center provides free emotional support services for cancer patients and their families. 

Cancer Care
Cancer Care is dedicated to providing emotional support, information, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones. Cancer Care provides a toll-free Counseling Line and teleconference programs through its office-based services, and via the Internet. All services are provided free of charge and are available to people of all ages, with all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. Cancer Care's reach, including its cancer awareness initiatives, also extends to family members, caregivers, and professionals, providing vital information and assistance. 

Cancer-Pain.org
The site offers in-depth information to assist in pain management decision-making and interactive discussion groups to help patients determine what will work for them. 

Confronting Pancreatic Cancer
The purpose of this site is to serve as a worldwide focal and gathering point on the Internet for the latest news and disinterested information in regard to clinical trials and other responsible medical care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Additionally, our aim is to present impartial knowledge about pancreatic cancer where interested parties can sort through a large amount of information efficiently in order to give a sense of the range of existing treatment options, to aid patient/doctor partnerships, and thus to help optimize personal treatment strategies. 

International Cancer Alliance
A non-profit organization which provides high-quality, focused, user-friendly, cancer information to each patient as well as their physician on an on-going, and person-to-person basis. ICARE has developed several unique patient-centered programs through an extensive process of collection, evaluation and dissemination of information, bringing the cancer patient in contact with top physicians and scientists from around the world. This organization is operated by a network of people: scientists, clinicians, caring staff and lay volunteers, many of whom are patients themselves. 

Jester & Pharley Phund
Provides educational experiences that give every child a feeling of self-empowerment, a love of learning, the joy of laughter and the desire to live up to The Jester & Pharley's motto: "It's up to us to make a difference. It's up to us to care." Home of The Jest Has Lost His Jingle and The Jester and Pharley Doll. "The Jester" was written and illustrated by David Saltzman, who died of Hodgkin's disease in 1990. 

Memphis Cancer Center Foundation
Located in Memphis, TN, this foundation offers hope and resources to cancer patients. 

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
A nationwide network of independent organizations and individuals working in the area of cancer support and information on behalf all people with all types of cancer. 

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
NHPCO provides educational programs and technical assistance, and works to influence health programs and public policies related to end of life care. 

R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Matches cancer patients who are newly diagnosed with trained volunteers who have had the same type of cancer. 

Shared Experience
Sharing cancer experiences is the primary purpose of this site. 

The Arts for Life
Aims to help children with cancer record and better understand their lives. The project gives the children tools they need to document their experiences both visually and verbally. 

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
The mission of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is to provide support programs, education and resources, free of charge to benefit young adults, their families and friends, who are affected by cancer and to promote awareness and prevention of cancer. 

Together RX Drug Access
A free program developed by a group of pharmaceutical companies to help provide qualified individuals and families approximately 25%-40% on brand-name prescription drugs and other prescription products, as well as save on a wide range of generic drugs.