Organizations - Health Directory, Long Term Care, Nursing

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American Melanoma Foundation
offers information on skin care, sun protection tips, melanoma, research, and clinical trials.

American Society For Mohs Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized technique for the removal of skin cancer. The ASMS was formed to promote training and continuing education in Mohs surgery for all interested dermatologists.

Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria
cancer research, community support and education.

Association of Community Cancer Centers
profles of cancer programs at 500 medical centers, hospitals, and cancer clinics, as well as cancer program standards and news for cancer patients.

Barbados Cancer Society
dedicated to public education on various cancers including breast and prostate cancer, and promoting prevention and early detection.

Better Health Foundation
provides counseling and support to families and individuals dealing with cancer.

Bob Champion Cancer Trust
raises funds for dedicated male cancer research, treatments, and hospital units.

Bone Marrow Foundation
provides resources, programs, and services about bone marrow/stem cell transplantation for patients, family members, friends, donors or health care professionals.

Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada
grassroots membership of patients, survivors, and health-care professionals seeking to broaden the scope of Canadian cancer care.

Cancer Answers, Inc.
fundraising arm of the Andrew Sowell-Wade Huggins Endowed Scholarship Fund for graduate students engaged in cancer research.

Cancer Association of South Africa
CANSA aims to prevent cancer and its consequences by providing direction for, and supporting, health promotion, patient service and research.

Cancer Care
provides free professional help to people with cancer through counseling, education, referral, and financial assistance.

Cancer Concern Scotland
Registered charity established to promote public awareness of cancer, plus the causes, effects, and prevention.

Cancer Council Australia
national non-government cancer control organisation with the goal of leading the development and promotion of national cancer control policy.

Cancer Cure Coalition
includes information on nutritional protocol which fights cancer and improves overall health. Alternative treatments for cancer are described, particularly PC Spes for prostate cancer.

Cancer Cure Foundation
source for information about alternative cancer treatments, therapies, and clinics. Includes free newsletter.

Cancer Federation
nonprofit corporation that aids cancer patients through research, education, and support.

Cancer Fund of America (CRA)
nonprofit organization which helps cancer patients for whom research is too late to help. Sends products to patients and other not-for-profit organizations free of charge.

Cancer Innovations
provides articles and webcasts on the latest treatments for lung cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Cancer Leadership Council
A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues.

Africa (2)

American Cancer Society (7)

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Cancer Clusters (1)

Centers (40)

Children (60)

Drug Development (4)

Europe (13)

Institutes (58)

Support Groups (36)

Terry Fox Foundation (2)

UICC (1)