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Gratitude
We have achieved another a significant milestone in my journey, as I have surpassed my 30th year of being a cancer survivor. I’d like to share with you my history. At the age of 22, just one week after receiving my diploma from college, I discovered I had Hodgkin’s disease, a lymphatic cancer. My next-door neighbor, Dr. Jack Monson, did my biopsy and had to share this horrific news. He was as devastated as I was; I think we were both in shock. The following years for my family were harrowing, as my parents and brother didn’t know if I would live or die.
Before the doctors could figure out my course of treatment, I had to go through a myriad of tests and a surgery. The operation was…
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Inside View: Can a Community Invigorate Cancer Care?
Turns out, bringing together patients, caregivers, advocates and researchers could lead to better outcomes. Here’s how to begin.
4 Questions to Ask Before You Walk for Breast Cancer
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people come together to participate in breast cancer walks and runs in cities across the U.S. Since the first breast cancer walks began in the 1980s, they have become one of the most common ways for people to try to do something about breast cancer.
Five Ways Kids Are Making a Difference for Childhood Cancer
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation started because Alex believed so strongly in the power of kids helping kids. Whether it’s hitting a hole-in-one, challenging classes to a change war or cheering up SuperSibs, kids are thinking of creative ways to help the fight against childhood cancer. Here are five ways children across the country are making a difference...
This is Where the End of Cancer Begins
Stand Up To Cancer's objective is to unite the celebrities, researchers, and scientists that share a common goal: bringing new therapies to patients quickly and ultimately finding a cure for cancer.
Gratitude
I wanted to be in a position to help patients, families and care givers battle this disease medically, financially and emotionally. For these reasons, over 20 years ago I started a non-profit organization called the Cancer Fund, which is now known as David Spence’s Cancer Foundation. I know all too well the devastation caused by cancer and it’s my time to help others.
TwistOutCancer
Twist Out Cancer provides emotional support to cancer survivors and their loved ones through creative arts programming. We are a global community that enables anyone touched by cancer to connect,create, support and inspire.
At People v. Cancer
At People v. Cancer, The Atlantic harnessed the power of human stories to spotlight the latest advances in cancer research, treatment and care, and explore how the oncology community is investing its resources, energy and talent in the collective fight to conquer cancer. Together.
Cancer for College
Cancer for College provides hope and inspiration by granting college scholarships to cancer survivors.
David Spence Cancer Foundation
To be part of eradicating cancer and providing support to alleviate the physical and emotional effects of the disease.
Foundation Medicine
Foundation Medicine is leading a transformation in cancer care, where each patient’s treatment is informed by a deep understanding of the molecular changes that contribute to their disease.
LiveStrong
At the Lance Armstrong Foundation, we unite people to fight cancer believing that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a not-for-profit alliance of 21 of the world''s leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer.
Prevent Cancer Foundation
The Prevent Cancer Foundation empowers people to prevent cancer. We envision a future where cancer incidence and mortality will be significantly reduced through preventive measures.
SeventyK
SeventyK represents approximately 70,000 children, adolescent and young adult patients in this country who are diagnosed with cancer every year.
Stand Up To Cancer
Working with the top experts in cancer research, Stand Up To Cancer is forging a new way to develop breakthroughs that will end cancer. We''re putting together the best and the brightest minds in cancer research '' those on the edge of accomplishment '' investing in their projects and taking the bureaucratic obstacles out of their way.
Stupid Cancer
Stupid Cancer is a non-profit organization that empowers young adults affected by cancer through innovative and award-winning programs and services. We are the nation's premier patient advocate for this underserved population and serve as a bullhorn for the young adult cancer movement.
V Foundation
The V Foundation awards 100 percent of all new direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs.
YOUR Cancer
YOUR Cancer spotlights the many individuals and organizations at the forefront of cancer care. It brings together patients, caregivers, advocacy groups, researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers and everyone working to transform cancer care from one person’s disease into a true community effort.
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy
ACGT is committed to building alliances between philanthropic individuals and organizations, and medical and academic institutions, to promote gene therapy research to combat cancer.
American Association for Cancer Research
The AACR is the authoritative source of information about advances in the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. By accelerating the growth and spread of new knowledge about cancer, the AACR is on the front lines of the quest for prevention and cure.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
American Institute for Cancer Research
The cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results.
American Joint Committee on Cancer
The purpose and scope of the AJCC is to create and promote a taxonomy of cancer patients groups that accurately predicts outcomes by incorporating traditional and newer data in a timely and dynamic process.
American Psychosocial Oncology Society
The only multidisciplinary professional organization in the U.S. dedicated to the psychosocial aspects of cancer treatment.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a non-profit organization, founded in 1964, with overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention and ensuring that all patients with cancer receive care of the highest quality.
Association of American Cancer Institutes
The Association is dedicated to promoting the nation's leading research institutions' efforts to eradicate cancer through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary program of cancer research, treatment, patient care, prevention, education and community outreach.
Association of Oncology Social Work
The AOSW Mission is to advance excellence in the psychosocial care of persons with cancer, their families, and caregivers through networking, education, advocacy, research and resource development.''
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Cancer Association of South Africa
We will substantially reduce the impact of cancer by promoting health in all communities within South Africa, through advocacy and the sustainable facilitation of research, prevention, early detection and care.
Cancer Council
As Australia's peak national non-government cancer control* organisation, The Cancer Council Australia advises the Australian Government and other bodies on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer.
Cancer Leadership Council
The Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) was formed in 1993 by eight cancer patient organizations that wished to voice the concerns of cancer survivors during the debate on reform of the health care system.
Cancer Research Institute
The Cancer Research Institute is the world''s only non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the support and coordination of scientific and clinical efforts that will lead to the immunological treatment, control, and prevention of cancer.
Central Brain Tumor Registry of the U.S.
The Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States, CBTRUS, is a not-for-profit corporation committed to providing a resource for gathering and disseminating current epidemiologic data on all primary brain tumors, benign and malignant.
CEO Roundtable on Cancer
The mission of the CEO Roundtable on Cancer is to make continual progress toward the elimination of cancer as a personal disease and public health problem.
European Association for Cancer Research
Established in 1968 with the aim of advancing cancer research; from basic research to prevention, treatment and care. The Association is growing rapidly with a membership of over 6,000 laboratory, translational and clinical cancer researchers
European Cancer Organisation
The European CanCer Organisation exists to uphold the right of all European cancer patients to the best possible treatment and care.
European Society for Medical Oncology
ESMO aims to unite physicians, caregivers, and patients in a global alliance committed to combating cancer and ensuring equal access to quality multidisciplinary treatment.
Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Comprehensive site for cancer.
Intercultural Cancer Council
The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories.
International Agency for Research on Cancer
A major goal of the IARC is the identification of causes of cancer, so that preventive measures may be adopted against them.
International Society for Preventive Oncology
ISPO is the forum of an international membership committed to the study of interactive etiologic factors in cancer development and their impact on prevention, detection, and management of neoplastic diseases.
International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care
The mission of ISNCC is the protection and preservation of health and the relief of cancer related sickness, and the promotion and coordination of the activities of cancer nursing
Israel Cancer Association
Israel Cancer Association (ICA) is in the forefront of the fight against cancer. It supports a vast array of important cancer research projects.
Japanese Cancer Association
Promotion of cancer research
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute's research programs are extensive and contain many innovative initiatives.
National Cancer Registrars Association
NCRA's primary focus is education and certification with the goal to ensure all Cancer Registry professionals have the required knowledge to be superior in their field.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.
North American Association of Central Cancer Registries
The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc. is a professional organization that develops and promotes uniform data standards for cancer registration;
Oncology Nursing Society
Where Oncology Nurses Connect
Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists
The Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists (SGNO) is an international organization of nurses and health professionals dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research in the field of gynecologic oncology and women's health care.
Society of Surgical Oncology
The Society of Surgical Oncology is a professional association for surgical oncologists and non-physician healthcare providers involved in oncologic patient care.
Swedish Cancer Society
The Swedish Cancer Society is an independent non-profit organisation. Our main task is to raise and distribute money for cancer research.
The Angiogenesis Foundation
Our ultimate goal is to eradicate angiogenesis-dependent diseases as a major cause of death and suffering. This will be achieved by: harnessing available knowledge to advance angiogenesis-based therapies, helping patients gain access to the safest and most effective treatments.
The Chemotherapy Foundation
Helping Oncologists Treat Cancer Patients for Over Three Decades
Union for International Cancer Control
Together we are a resource for action, a voice for change
World Oncology Network
A worldwide network of communications among physicians and nurses practicing Hematology/Oncology.
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