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Bladder

United Ostomy Association

http://www.uoa.org
800-826-0826

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Bone/Osteosarcoma

Bone Cancer FAQ
http://www.cancerindex.org/
ccw/faq

Bone Cancer FAQ

Madison Research Group
http://www.mrgx.com

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Brain

American Brain Tumor Association

http://www.abta.org
800-886-2282

Duke University Brain Tumor Center

http://www.canctr.mc.duke.edu/
btc
888-275-3853

National Brain Tumor Foundation

http://www.braintumor.org
800-934-CURE (2873)

North American Brain Tumor Coalition

http://www.nabraintumor.org

The Brain Tumor Society

http://www.tbts.org
800-770-8287

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Breast

American College of Radiology Mammography

http://www.acr.org
800-227-6440

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)

http://www.facingourrisk.org
Toll-free: 866-824-RISK (7475)
FORCE is a nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer due to their family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present. In addition to online resources, FORCE offers a toll-free helpline for families and individuals affected by or concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

http://www.lbbc.org
888-753-LBBC (5222)

Livingwithit.org

http://www.livingwithit.org

Managing Uncertainty in Cancer (MUIC)

http://nursing.unc.edu/muic/index.html
muic@unc.edu

Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer (MSDBC)

http://www.mothersdaughters.org
410-778-1982

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
http://www.nabco.org
800-719-9154

National Breast Cancer Coalition

http://www.natlbcc.org
800-622-2838

National Lymphedema Network

http://www.lymphnet.org
800-541-3259

SHARE

http://www.sharecancersupport.org
866-891-2392

Sisters Network

http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org
713-781-0255

Susan G. Komen Foundation

http://www.komen.org
800-IM-AWARE (462-9273)

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

http://www.y-me.org
800-221-2141 or 800-986-9505

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Cervical

Center for Cervical Health

http://www.cervicalhealth.com
723-225-1132

National Cervical Cancer Coalition

http://www.nccc-online.org
800-685-5531

National HPV & Cervical Cancer Campaign

http://www.cervicalcancercampaign.org

Society for Gynecologic Oncology

http://www.sgo.org
800-444-4441

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Colorectal

American College of Gastroenterology

http://www.acg.gi.org
703-820-7400
ACG website includes patient information on colorectal cancer and screenings. The site also explains the role of gastroenterologists in providing care. ACG has developed some new educational materials as a resource for physicians and patients to help address many of the scientific issues surrounding new colorectal cancer screening technologies and to provide answers to some of the most important questions regarding colorectal cancer. Among the new materials is a pamphlet that explains the role, skills and training of gastroenterologists.

Colon Cancer Alliance

http://www.ccalliance.org
877-422-2030

Colorectal Cancer Network

http://www.colorectal-cancer.net
301-879-1500

United Ostomy Association

http://www.uoa.org
800-826-0826

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Kidney

American Kidney Fund

http://www.kidneyfund.org
800-638-8299

  • Educational Publications & Resources

Kidney Cancer Association

http://www.kidneycancerassociation.org
800-850-9132

National Kidney Foundation

http://www.kidney.org
800-622-9010

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Laryngeal

International Association of Laryngectomees

http://www.larynxlink.com
209-473-3480

Oncolink, UPENN Cancer Center

http://www.cancer.med.upenn.edu/disease/larynx.index.html

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Leukemia

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

http://leukemia-lymphoma.org, http://www.myelomainfo.org
800-955-4572


The Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. In addition, please visit www.myelomainfo.org for the most up-to-date and comprehensive sources of information on myeloma, and offers extensive patient and family support services for patients and family members affected by this disease.

Medicine Online Leukemia Information Center

http://www.meds.com/leukemia/leukemia.html

National Children’s Leukemia Foundation

http://www.leukemiafoundation.org
800-GIVE-HOPE (448-3647)

Patient Center Guides Childhood Leukemia

http://www.acor.org/nkeene/leukemia

The Max Foundation
http://www.themaxfoundation.org
888-462-9368

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Liver

American Liver Foundation

http://www.liverfoundation.org
800-223-0179

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Lung

Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support & Education (ALCASE)

http://www.alcase.org
800-298-2436

American Lung Association

http://www.lungusa.org
800-LUNG-USA (586-4872)

Livingwithit.org

http://www.livingwithit.org

Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign

http://www.lungcancer.org

Lung Cancer Caring Ambassadors Program

http://www.lungcancercap.org

Lung Cancer Online

http://www.lungcanceronline.org

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Lymphoma

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

http://leukemia-lymphoma.org
http://www.myelomainfo.org
800-955-4572


The Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. In addition, please visit www.myelomainfo.org for the most up-to-date and comprehensive sources of information on myeloma, and offers extensive patient and family support services for patients and family members affected by this disease.

Lymphoma Information Network

http://www.lymphomainfo.net

Lymphoma Research Foundation
http://www.lymphoma.org

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Melanoma

American Academy of Dermatology

http://www.aad.org
888-462-DERM (3376)

American Society of Dermatological Surgery

http://www.asds-net.org
800-441-2737

Melanoma Research Foundation

http://www.melanoma.org
800-MRF-1290 (673-1290)

Skin Cancer Foundation

http://www.skincancer.org
888-SKIN-490 (754-6490)

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Multiple Myeloma

International Myeloma Foundation

http://www.myeloma.org
800-452-2873

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

http://leukemia-lymphoma.org
http://www.myelomainfo.org
800-955-4572


The Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. In addition, please visit www.myelomainfo.org for the most up-to-date and comprehensive sources of information on myeloma, and offers extensive patient and family support services for patients and family members affected by this disease.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

http://www.multiplemyeloma.org
203-972-1250

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Oral, Head and Neck

About Face

http://www.aboutfaceusa.org
888-486-1209

Let’s Face It

http://www.faceit.org
822-638-0742

National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction

http://www.nffr.org
212-263-6656

 

Support for People with Oral & Head & Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

http://www.spohnc.org
800-377-0928

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Ovarian

Conversations!

http://www.ovarian-news.com
806-355-2565

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
http://www.facingourrisk.org
Toll-free: 866-824-RISK (7475)

FORCE is a nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer due to their family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present. In addition to online resources, FORCE offers a toll-free helpline for families and individuals affected by or concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation

http://www.wcn.org
230 W. Monroe, Suite 2528
Chicago, IL 60606
312.578.1439
312.578.9769 (fax)
info@thegcf.org

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

http://www.ovarian.org
888-OVARIAN (682-7426)

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

http://www.ovariancancer.org
202-331-1332

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc.

http://www.ocrf.org
800-873-9569

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Pancreatic

Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

http://www.pancreatic.org
310-472-6310

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)

http://www.pancan.org
877-2-PANCAN (272-6226)

Pancreatica.org

http://www.pancreatica.org
5 Harris Court
Building N, Suite 3
Monterey, CA 93940
831.658.0600
webmaster@pancreatica.org

This Pancreatica.org site is funded and maintained by the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the State of California. 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.

The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

http://www.lustgartenfoundation.org/
1111 Stewart Avenue
Bethpage, NY 11714
516.803.2304 or 1.866.789.1000
516.803.2303 (fax)

The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a not-for-profit organization established in August 1998. The mission of The Lustgarten Foundation is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer.

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Pediatric Brain Cancer

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation

http://www.cbtf.org
212-448-9494

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Pediatric & Young Adult

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation

http://www.candlelighters.org
800-366-2223

Children’s Hospice International

http://www.chionline.org
800-242-4453

Foundation for the Children’s Oncology Group

http://www.nccf.org
800-458-6223

GrievingChild.org

http://www.grievingchild.org

Hope Street Kids

http://www.hopestreetkids.org
800-227-CRFA

National Association of Children's Hospitals

http://www.nachri.org

Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Society

http://www.neuroblastomacancer.org
800-532-5162

Outlook Life Beyond Childhood Cancer

http://www.outlook-life.org
608-265-8211

Pediatric Oncology Resource Center

http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/scholarships

The Children’s Cause

http://www.childrenscause.org
301-562-2765

The Make-A-Wish Foundation

http://www.wish.org
800-722-WISH (9474)

The Starlight Foundation

http://www.starlight.org
323-634-0080

The Ulman Cancer Fund

http://www.ulmanfund.org
800-393-FUND (3863)

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Prostate

American Foundation for Urologic Disease

http://www.afud.org
800-242-2383

Managing Uncertainty in Cancer (MUIC)

http://nursing.unc.edu/muic/index.html
muic@unc.edu

National Prostate Cancer Coalition

http://www.pcacoalition.org
888-245-9455

The Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate (CaPCURE)

http://www.capcure.org
800-757-CURE (2873)

US TOO International

http://www.ustoo.org
800-808-7866

Virgil’s Prostate Online

http://www.prostate-online.com

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Rare/Orphan Cancers

International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation

http://www.iwmf.com
941-927-4963

National Institutes of Health, Offices of Rare Diseases

http://www.rarediseases.info.nih.gov
301-402-4336

National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD)

http://www.rarediseases.org
800-999-6673

Research Fund for Waldenstrom’s

http://www.waldenstromsresearch. org

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Testicular

Testicular Cancer Resource Center

http://www.acor.org/tcrc

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Thyroid

Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association (THYCA)

http://www.thyca.org
877-588-7904

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Essential Care
 
Alternative & Complementary Medicine

American Holistic Medical Association

http://www.holisticmedicine.org

Center for Mind-Body Medicine

http://www.cmbm.org
202-966-7338

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

http://nccam.nih.gov
888-644-6226

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Anemia

4anemia.com

http://www.4anemia.com

American Cancer Society (ACS)

http://www.cancer.org
800-ACS-2345 (227-2345)

American Dietetic Association

http://www.eatright.org
800-366-1655 Nutrition Hotline
800-877-1600

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