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American Cancer Society
Disease, treatment and support resource center
http://www.cancer.org/
American Society of Clinical Oncology [ASCO]
Leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer
http://www.asco.org
American Lung Association
Association dedicated to preventing lung disease and promoting lung health
http://www.lungusa.org
American Society of Hematology [ASH]
World’s largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders
http://www.hematology.org
Breastcancer.org
Non-profit organization providing medical education to patients with this disease
http://www.breastcancer.org
Cancer Care
Non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free professional help to all cancer patients
http://www.cancercare.org
Cancer Research Foundation of America
National, non-profit health foundation with a single mission: the prevention of cancer through scientific research and education
http://www.crfa.org
CancerBACUP
The United Kingdom’s leading cancer information service providing information and support for cancer patients and their families
http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/
CancerLinksUSA.com
A noncommercial site that offers support and information to cancer patients and their caregivers
http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/
CancerNet
A service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that provides comprehensive disease and treatment information for all types of cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/
Colon Cancer Alliance
An organization of colon and rectal cancer survivors, their families, caregivers, people genetically predisposed to these cancers, and the medical community
http://www.ccalliance.org
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (F.O.R.C.E)
A nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of getting breast and ovarian cancers due to their family history and genetic status
http://www.facingourrisk.org
Health Leader
Online health news service from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
http://www.healthleader.uthouston.edu
Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association [HOPA]
Professional organization dedicated to helping hematology/oncology pharmacy practitioners and associates provide the best possible cancer care
http://www.hoparx.org
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Nonprofit organization focused on preventing cancer, ensuring access to screening and care, improving the quality of life for people affected by cancer, and investing in needed research
http://www.livestrong.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Lung Cancer Alliance
Nonprofit organization dedicated to patient support and advocacy for people living with lung cancer or those at risk for the disease
http://lungcanceralliance.org
MedlinePlus Go Local
Health services in local geographic areas; a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (click Go Local site in the text)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/golocal/about.html
National Cancer Institute [NCI]
A component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients
http://www.cancer.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country and a highly respected authentic voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors
http://www.canceradvocacy.org
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
Nonprofit organization providing prostate cancer information and services including an electronic newsletter, free screenings and support tools
www.fightprostatecancer.org
OncoLink
News and information from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
http://www.oncolink.com
Oncology Nursing Society [ONS]
Organization of more than 33,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing
http://www.ons.org
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